For Users

D4Science provides a user-friendly, web-based platform to access a rich collection of data, tools, and collaborative features, enabling you to conduct your research efficiently and share your findings with the world. As an end user, you can benefit from a seamlessly integrated environment where you can:

  • Access and manage diverse datasets from multiple sources through a unified interface, making it easier to find the data you need for your research.
  • You can use the StorageHub service to securely store and manage large datasets.
  • Utilize powerful analytical tools such as JupyterLab, RStudio, and Galaxy to perform complex data analyses and visualizations, even without extensive coding experience. The Cloud Computing Platform (CCP) enables you to execute your own algorithms or use pre-existing ones from the D4Science catalog, ensuring reproducibility through provenance tracking.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues using social networking tools, messaging services, and shared workspaces within a Virtual Research Environment (VRE). You can share your work, discuss findings, and participate in joint research endeavours, fostering a collaborative scientific environment.
  • Publish and share your research outputs through a robust catalog, making your data, methods, and findings discoverable and reusable by the broader scientific community. This encourages open science practices, increasing the impact of your research.
  • Benefit from a platform that supports the entire research lifecycle, from data collection and analysis to publication and sharing, all while maintaining provenance and attribution of your work.
  • Leverage a user-friendly interface accessible to researchers with varying levels of technical expertise, promoting inclusive and informed research.
  • Customize your research environment and access tailored services and resources specific to your scientific domain.