DaSCH, the Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities, plays a pivotal role in enhancing long-term preservation and access to research data in the humanities sector. Established with the support of the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences and the University of Basel, DaSCH operates as a national research data infrastructure primarily funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The center adheres to the FAIR principles—Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability—ensuring that data remains easily accessible and usable for researchers.

DaSCH offers a range of services, including data deposit, training workshops, and consulting services, tailored to meet the needs of its member institutions from across Switzerland. Unique features include direct accessibility to databases, persistent identifiers for precise citation, and a generic virtual research environment that simplifies project management. By fostering collaboration among higher education institutions and providing equitable access to humanities research, DaSCH is at the forefront of advancing data transparency and usability in the academic community.