FAIRsharing record for: FORS - Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences

This FAIRsharing record describes: FORS – Swiss Centre of Expertise in the Social Sciences is a national research data infrastructure that supports the accessibility, preservation, and reuse of research data in the social sciences. As a CoreTrustSeal-certified repository, FORS adheres to internationally recognised standards of responsible data stewardship, ensuring that research data are managed, stored, and made accessible in a secure and sustainable manner, both now and in the future. FORS supports Swiss social science researchers and institutions by offering expert guidance on data management, documentation, and sharing. It fosters a culture of secondary data use and transparency by acquiring, curating, and disseminating high-quality quantitative and qualitative datasets. In addition to its repository services, FORS conducts large-scale surveys and methodological research, and collaborates with international partners to promote global access to trustworthy and reusable research data. FORS shares data with SWISSUbase, but is a distinct entity.