We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research.
We're simplifying access to data for research through our brand new, fully digitised Researcher Access Service.
For research projects using data from nine of Public Health Scotland's most frequently requested datasets, we've introduced a streamlined end-to-end platform.
Find out if your project might be suitable for this service through the link below.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation created and funded by the Scottish Government, and a partnership between leading universities and public bodies.
Want to learn more about public sector data and how it is used in research? Check out our data explainers for public friendly information.
Curious about how we're making an impact on the Scottish data landscape? Read our case studies to explore some of our work.
Recent news
The Researcher Access Service, which Research Data Scotland (RDS) delivers alongside eDRIS, is shortlisted for the Digital Transformation category in the Digital Health and Care Awards.
Research Data Scotland
17 Feb 2025
The aim of this post is to shout about some of the changes to the Researcher Access Service, and mainly to highlight how we’re working to continually improve it.
Adam Coulson
10 Feb 2025
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