The open data repository of the NAS of Ukraine was created within the framework of the implementation of the Target scientific and technical project of the NAS of Ukraine "Creation and implementation of the infrastructure of open science in the NAS of Ukraine (OPENS)" for 2023-2024, which was approved by the order of the Presidium of the NAS of Ukraine dated 02.07.2023 No. 67.

The purpose of this project is to increase the presentation of research results of scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the information environment of open science with the use of modern technical and informational means in the interests of the development of science in Ukraine and international scientific cooperation with the evaluation of such presentation according to certain indicators.

The Open Data Repository of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine provides the placement of research data, including documents in digital form, except for scientific publications, which are collected or obtained in the course of scientific research activities and are used as evidence in the research process and which are necessary to confirm the conclusions and results of research in scientific publications .