Prepare your metadata based on the latest metadata schema using one of the template files below. See the instructions in the Metadata Validation Workflow document for more information on preparing and validating your metadata.tsv file prior to submission.

This is the most recent metadata specification that needs to be followed for the submission of new data. See the harmonized specification for a view of the metadata across this and any previous versions.

Related files:

• 📝 Excel template: For metadata entry.
• 📝 TSV template: Alternative for metadata entry.

Metadata schema

Version 2 (use this one)

Directory schemas

Version 2.0 (use this one) (draft - submission of data prepared using this schema will be supported by Sept. 30)