Data sharing is essential for expedited translation of research results into knowledge, products and procedures to improve human health.

The Final NIH Statement on Sharing Research Data was published in the NIH Guide on February 26, 2003. This is an extension of NIH policy on sharing research resources, and reaffirms NIH support for the concept of data sharing. The new policy becomes effective with the October 1, 2003 receipt date for applications or proposals to NIH.

• NIH Guide Notice (02/26/2003) - Final NIH Statement on Sharing Research Data.



• NIH Guide Notice (03/01/2002) - NIH Announces a Draft Statement on Sharing Research Data.



• NIH Data Sharing Policy and Implementation Guidance (03/05/2003) - Guidance providing the NIH policy statement on data sharing and additional information on the implementation of this policy.



• Frequently Asked Questions - Data Sharing (02/16/2004) - Listing of Frequently Asked Questions that will be updated as new questions are received. Please check back periodically for new questions and answers.



• Data Sharing Workbook (PDF or MS Word) - (02/16/2004) - Workbook to show how investigators working in a variety of scientific areas have shared their data.



• NIH Data Sharing Brochure (PDF) – (05/20/2003) – Printable brochure that summarizes main elements of the NIH Data Sharing Policy.
  
  
• Testimonials (MS Word)- (03/05/2003) - First-hand accounts from researchers who have shared data.



• Other Data Sharing Documents and Resources (02/19/2004) - Additional resources relating to data sharing.



• For NIH Staff Use - (02/16/2004)

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