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New Data Management and Sharing Policy coming January 25, 2023. Learn More.

Which Policies Apply to My Research?

NIH has a variety of sharing policies in place for research that it funds. This tool will assist in helping you determine which of the following NIH policies apply to a particular project:

Genomic Data Sharing Policy
2003 Data Sharing Policy
Data Management & Sharing Policy (in effect January 25, 2023)
Model Organism Sharing Policy
Research Tools Policy

NIH has additional sharing policies that may apply to your research.

Clinical Trial Dissemination Policy

Applies to investigators conducting clinical trials.

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Public Access Policy

Applies to peer-reviewed journal manuscripts that arise from NIH funds.

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Intramural Human Data Sharing Policy (Staff Only)

Applies to NIH Intramural researchers conducting human subject research.

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NIH Institute and Center Data Sharing Policies

List of data sharing policies at individual NIH institutes and centers.

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