National Basic Science Data Center
Short description
The National Basic Science Data Center brings together data from a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, materials science and environmental research. It is based on a longstanding national resource sharing platform.
| Key information | |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Multidisciplinary / basic sciences |
| Institution | Computer Network Information Center, CAS |
| Languages | Chinese only |
| Data access | Restricted |
| Requirements | Registration and application |
| International usability | Difficult |
| Website | nbsdc.cnExterner Link |
Access notes
Account registration typically requires a Chinese mobile number. Data download additionally requires an application form and institutional approval, which can be difficult for non-Chinese researchers.
Video tutorial
The repository provides illustrated guidance describing account registration, login through the China Science and Technology Cloud, and the application process required for downloading data.
Access notes
An account is required for data access. Direct registration with the repository requires a phone number from a Chinese mobile operator. Researchers outside China may instead register through the China Science and Technology Cloud and use that account to log in.
To download data, users must complete an application form and pass a review. The form requires details on the purpose of use, project information, and the official stamp of the responsible institution, which can be especially difficult for non-Chinese researchers to provide.
Repository overview
The NBSDC integrates scientific data from a very broad range of basic disciplines, frontier research areas, and regional studies. Its holdings include datasets, papers, software, research reports, and patents.
With more than 2.7 PB of data, the center serves as a major infrastructure for interdisciplinary scientific data sharing in China, especially across the basic sciences.