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This website has information about the 2008 NIH Public Access Policy which will be retired on July 1, 2025. On that date, the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy is effective, and information about it can be found on Grants & Funding Public Access. For those with questions during this transition, please see the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy’s Frequently Asked Questions.

Genomic Data Sharing Policy

Genomic research advances our understanding of factors that influence health and disease. To facilitate the translation of research results into applications that improve human health, NIH expects institutions and researchers to broadly and responsibly share genomic data generated by NIH funds.