Find Data Faster in the NIRD Research Data Archive

20.05.2026

The NIRD Research Data Archive has introduced a major upgrade to its search functionality, with a new advanced search now in production. The update significantly improves the user experience for discovering research datasets.

The updated service includes advanced search capabilities and a new spatial search option, enabling users to locate relevant research data with greater precision and efficiency that strengthens the Findability component of the principles.

Key Improvements:

Advanced Search Capabilities: Users can now perform more refined and targeted searches across metadata.

Spatial Search Functionality: A new geographic search option lets users discover datasets based on spatial parameters.

Support for the FAIR Principle: The upgraded search service strengthens FAIR compliance by improving data findability.

Search Guide Available: A dedicated search guide helps users get started with the new functionality and make the most of the enhanced search features.