Research Data Management for Purdue

The Purdue University Research Repository (PURR) provides an online, collaborative working space and data-sharing platform to support Purdue researchers and their collaborators.

Full spectrum support from planning to publication

Meet funders’ data requirements with our helpful resources and expert advice.

Collaborate

Your own file sharing space and update feed make team collaboration easy.

Publish your data, get a DOI and track your impact. Leave the archiving to us.

Our services

Expert help with Data Management Planning

PURR offers several layers of assistance with data management planning including step-by-step guidance, boilerplate text for your proposal , sample plans, and individual consultations.

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Storage for all of your projects

PURR measures storage by the project not the user, so you always have room for something new. All projects start with 100GB of storage . Is your project grant funded? Let us know and we’ll bump that up to 1 TB at no cost to you.

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Get credit for your data

Make it easy for researchers to find and cite your data by publishing with PURR. Each dataset gets a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) that makes it easier for people to cite your data and give you credit. PURR even helps keep track of when your dataset gets cited.

Measuring Impact

PURR’s most re-used dataset has been cited 99 times since it was published in 2015, including more than 50 articles in 25 journals with an average Journal Impact Factor of 3.185.

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Discover new and interesting datasets

Explore the open data behind Purdue's world-class research. PURR publishes and archives digital datasets from researchers across campus and welcomes all kinds of open data from images and videos to spreadsheets and source code.

A Hybrid Physics-Guided Deep Learning Modeling Framework for Predicting Surface Soil Moisture

Xuan Xi, Qianlai Zhuang, Xinyu Liu

Tahta Limanı Archaeological Survey: Processed Ceramics, 2015 and 2017

Günder Varinlioglu, Noah Kaye, Stanislav Pejša, Nicholas Kregotis Rauh

Source Data for Organic Optoelectronic Synapse

Ke Chen, Hang Hu, Inho Song, Habtom B Gobeze, Won-June Lee, Ashkan Abtahi, Kirk S. Schanze, Jianguo Mei

Row Selection in Remote Sensing for Maize and Sorghum

Mitchell R Tuinstra, Seth A Tolley

General Aviation Flight Phase Identification using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast...

Qilei Zhang, John H Mott

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Purr at a glance, have a question, featured dataset.

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An original national survey of the foreign-born Latino population in the US who were interviewed during and/or immediately after the 2012 national elections in the US.

Start Your Research Project

Create a Data Management Plan Learn about the detailed requirements for your data management plan (DMP). Funding agency requirements are very specific and our DMP resources can help you to clear up any confusion. Get Started ›

Upload Research Data to Your Project Create a project to upload and share your data with collaborators using our step-by-step form to guide you through the process. Invite collaborators from other institutions to join your project. Create a Project ›

Publish your Dataset Package, describe, and publish your dataset with a Datacite DOI. Publishing will ensure your dataset is citable, reusable, and archived for the long-term. See Published Datasets ›

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Admissions & Financial Aid

Within this page, you can find information about how to apply for the Master of Science in Data Science or Foundations in Data Science Graduate Certificate.  Review program requirements, as well as up-to-date application deadlines. Additionally, this page contains information on the financial aid opportunities available to online graduate students at Purdue University.  Interested in pursuing both degree options?  Connect with our enrollment specialist to learn more about this option prior to applying. 

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Ready to dive into the world of data science?    

Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Data Science

Interested applicants will complete an  online application  with the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. You must submit all the items below to be considered for the Master of Science in Data Science. These documents are reviewed holistically to select well-qualified and prepared students for the program.    Admission Requirements 

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent 
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution  
  • Professional resume  
  • One (1) letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.  
  • International Students only: Submit a copy of each diploma received in the original language and English translation.  

The GRE or GMAT exam is not required for admission. Applicants who have taken the GRE or GMAT exam may upload their scores into the online application system for consideration.

Recommendations for Success:  

It is recommended that applicants show successful completion of the following academic coursework, or professional credential:   

  • Statistics   
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability Theory  
  • Programming Languages  

Admission Requirements: Foundations of Data Science

Interested applicants will complete an online application with the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars. You must submit all the items below to be considered for the Foundations in Data Science Graduate Certificate. These documents are reviewed holistically to select well-qualified and prepared students for the program.   Once you have started your application, select Foundations of Data Science as your Program of Interest.   Admission Requirements 

Application Deadlines and Start Dates

The MS in Data Science and the Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate follow the same application deadlines and program start dates.  

     
Spring 2025 December 1, 2024  January 13, 2025 
Summer 2025 April 1, 2025 May 5, 2025 
Fall 2025 August 1, 2025 August 25, 2025 

Cost and Financial Assistance Section

At Purdue, we understand that financial assistance is an essential part of starting and completing a degree. We work with our students to make the payment process as easy as possible. Explore the following options to see if they are right for you. 

   
 
Master of Science in Data Science 30 $933.33  $933.33  
Foundation of Data Science Graduate Certificate $933.33  $933.33  

* The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The  Office of the Bursar  website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our  tuition calculator  to estimate tuition costs.  

Financial Assistance 

There are  financial assistance options  to consider to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program. These include Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans,  military programs  and loans from private lenders. Through myPurdue, you can monitor your financial aid funding and make sure the proper payments are made in a timely fashion.  

Purdue Office of the Bursar

The  Purdue Bursar’s Office  provides options for payment of fees such as installment plans and third-party payments. Visit the  Purdue Bursar’s Office  for more details. 

Ready to Become a Boilermaker?

Are you ready to join the Purdue  innovators  and  changemakers  always striving to make giant leaps forward in our industries and fields? Start your application today!

You are not alone in taking your next giant leap. Get your questions answered, receive application help, or plan your degree journey by speaking with an enrollment counselor. Request more information today. 

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