Resources

Find, Explore, and Use

IdeaLab Research aims to make useful research resources easier to discover, understand, and use.

This section brings together tools, datasets, guides, tutorials, and other resources that can support research, learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Spatial Data

Resources related to:

• Geographic datasets

• Population and demographic data

• Health and environmental data

• Remote sensing data

• Open geospatial data

• Country and regional data resources

Research Tools

Information and guidance related to:

• GIS and spatial analysis

• Remote sensing

• Data management

• Statistical analysis

• Data visualization

• Mapping

• Research software

AI for Research

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way research is conducted.

IdeaLab Research explores responsible applications of AI for:

• Literature discovery

• Research planning

• Data analysis

• Coding and programming

• Visualization

• Academic writing

• Research communication

• Grant and funding discovery

AI should support research—not replace critical thinking, evidence, ethics, or human judgment.

Research Guides

We will develop and share practical guidance related to:

• Research methods

• Data management

• Academic writing

• Publishing

• Research design

• Visualization

• Open research practices

The resource collection will continue to grow as new tools, datasets, guides, and opportunities become available.