Overview#
Understanding the Structure
MaterialsCommons organizes data in a hierarchical structure:
Project: The top-level container for related research
Studies: Subdivisions within a project that represent specific experiments, simulations or research phases
Registration and Setup#
Register for a free account at https://materialscommons.org
Log in to your new account
Create your first project (or follow the guided setup)
Before You Begin#
To make the most of Materials Commons, we recommend:
Reviewing our best practices for data organization guidelines.
Reviewing your metadata structure and naming
Familiarizing yourself with file naming conventions
Planning your project hierarchy
Identifying potential collaborators
Next Steps#
After initial setup, you can:
Organize files and folders
Upload your research data
Add metadata to your research by using a spreadsheet/googlesheet
Explore the CLI Documentation
Invite team members
Begin tracking your research progress
Tip
Take a moment to review the best practices section before uploading your data to ensure optimal organization and searchability of your research materials.