The Arctic Data Center accepts and publishes data from all disciplines, including social sciences. We support researchers working in the Arctic, and have curated data and resources specific to Arctic social sciences. These resources pertain to concerns specific to human subjects research, as well as general ethical data concerns relevant for all Arctic research.
Data Guidance
Working with Sensitive Data
Guidelines for submitting data or metadata that may contain sensitive information
Fundamentals of Data Management
Open-access curriculum including an introduction to R, git, social science methodologies using R, and open science for Arctic social science researchers
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Resources
A list of curated resources to help with the IRB application process including general tips, data sharing and sensitive data, and research best practices when working with Arctic communities
Data Portal
A collection of Arctic social science datasets from the Arctic Data Center in a user-friendly, searchable portal. The portal automatically updates when new social science data is added, and includes data from social science disciplines including but not limited; anthropology, archaeology, economics and sociology.
