NIH expects the broad and responsible sharing of human as well as non-human genomic data resulting from NIH-funded research because the timely sharing of research results can accelerate discoveries that improve our ability to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
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To comply with the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, NIH expects that investigators and institutions:
- Develop and provide a plan for sharing genomic data as a part of the Data Management and Sharing Plan
- Provide an Institutional Certification form at Just-in-Time, if working with human data
- Submit genomic data in a timely manner to an appropriate repository
- Responsibly use controlled-access data
- Appropriately cite controlled-access data in publications and presentations
Individual NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices may have additional expectations (see GDS Policy Expectations by NIH Institute & Center).
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