NIH encourages the sharing of data whenever possible. Learn about the 2003 NIH Data Sharing policy and the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing policy as well as how they apply to NIH funded research and data.
On August 8, 2025, this site will be retired and information on NIH’s scientific data sharing policies and repositories will be migrated to the NIH Grants & Funding site. No changes are being made to NIH’s data management, access, or sharing policies at this time. FAQs and other resources will continue to be available on the NIH Grants & Funding site.
NIH encourages the sharing of data whenever possible. Learn about the 2003 NIH Data Sharing policy and the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing policy as well as how they apply to NIH funded research and data.