For researchers interested in accessing URL Shares
If you are interested in getting started with URL Shares, this information will guide you.
What is Social Science One?
Social Science One is an academic organization based at Harvard University implementing a new type of partnership between academic researchers and private industry to advance the goals of social science in understanding and solving society’s greatest challenges. More information can be found at the Social Science One site.
Introduction to URL Shares
The URL Shares dataset was created in partnership with Social Science One at Harvard University and is the very first dataset developed by Meta Research and Transparency. You can read more about the partnership here.
Social Science One application process
In order to maintain the independence of researchers who use these datasets, access to URL Shares is granted by Social Science One. Researchers can apply to Social Science One’s request for proposals here. New researchers are onboarded once per quarter and access is governed by a Research Data Agreement.
Features of the dataset
You can find details about the dataset in this paper, including the scope, structure, fields, and privacy-preserving characteristics.