You would like to do some research with public sector data, but where do you start? Accessing data can be complex and confusing. Simply follow our simple steps to plan your research appropriately.

We will promote and advance health and social wellbeing in Scotland by enabling access to public sector data about people, places and businesses for research in the public good.

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We are committed to making data accessible through the RDS Data Catalogue. Our mission is to promote and advance health and social wellbeing in Scotland by enabling access to and linkage of data about people, places and businesses for research in the public good.

Research Data Scotland is currently accepting applications from academics, health and social care professionals. Any person wishing to access any of the datasets will need to meet a number of key governance criteria to ensure their purpose and interest is both legitimate and appropriate.

Our vision is enabling people to systematically innovate with data in the public good to promote and advance health and social wellbeing, deliver precision public health, and reduce inequalities. 

As a  customer-focused organisation Research Data Scotland is seeking to recruit high calibre colleagues who will help us deliver exceptional services to our users in data and research.