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Materials Data Repository
The NIMS Materials Data Repository provides a system for searching registered materials data.
About Materials Data Repository
The Materials Data Repository (MDR) hosts materials research data and publications and is operated by the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan. It supports discovery through metadata tailored for materials, with separate browsing for publications, datasets, and collections.
Researchers at universities and research institutions can register and publish data on MDR.
Key features
- Search materials research data using materials-tailored metadata
- Browse separate listings for publications, datasets, and collections
- Allow university and research institution researchers to register data
- Host both research datasets and related publications
- Display featured works and recently uploaded items
Best for: People looking for materials research data and publications, including university researchers seeking to publish data.
Good for
- Uses metadata tailored for materials research
- Provides separate browsing for publications, datasets, and collections
- Operated by the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan
Watch out for
- Data registration is limited to university and research institution researchers
Materials Data Repository at a glance
- Website
- mdr.nims.go.jp
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- Japanese
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Materials Data Repository FAQ
Who operates MDR?
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan.
Who can register and publish data on MDR?
Researchers at universities and research institutions.
What can be found on MDR?
Materials research data and publications, with separate browsing for publications, datasets, and collections.
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