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    • Key Documents
    • Preparing Genomic Data
    • Extramural Grantees
    • Non-NCI Funded Investigators
    • Intramural Investigators
    • Accessing Genomic Data
    • Genomic Data Sharing Policy Contact Information
  • Collaborations
    • APOLLO Network
    • ARPA-H BDF Toolbox
    • Cancer Research Data Commons
    • Childhood Cancer Data Initiative
    • CIMAC-CIDC Network
    • Clinical Trials Reporting Program
    • Federated Learning
    • NCI-Department of Energy Collaboration
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    • Real-World Data
    • U.S.-EU Artificial Intelligence Administrative Arrangement
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    • NCI Data Catalog
    • Cancer Vocabulary
    • CDISC Terminology
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    • NCPDP Terminology
    • Pediatric Terminology
    • Metadata for Cancer Research
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Infographic depicting multi-colored ribbons listed in a chronological order from left to right. Text on graphic is as follows: 1. Scientific Review. Develop a data sharing plan (DSP) to include with the project proposal, per the review process of your division or center. Orange graphic of human profile silhouette beside a mircoscope. 2. Institutional Review Board. (if applicable) For studies generating genomic data from human subjects: • Submit research protocol to relevant IRB. • IRB reviews the Institutional Certification template. • Prior to data generation, complete Institutional Certification and have it signed by your scientific director (or designee). Purple graphic of three humans reading books. For studies generating or receiving genomic data from de-identified human specimens: • Submit a request for OHSRP determination. • Prior to data generation, complete Institutional Certification and have it signed by your scientific director (or designee). 3. Data Generation Completed. Inform your designated GPA of data generation completion and send him/her your completed Institutional Certification and your basic study information. Green graphic of certificate. Your GPA will register your study in the dbGaP submission system. 4. QA/QC Data Submission. Perform a quality assurance check of your study to verify the accuracy of the study submission information. Blue graphic of checklist. Once verified, submit data immediately and inform your designated GPA. 5. Upload Data. After the GPA has successfully registered your study in dbGaP, the system will send an automated email with instructions for submitting your files to the repository. Magenta graphic of website upload. 6. dbGaP Study Release. Data will be released six months after initiation of submission process or at the time of first publication (whichever comes first). Dark green graphic of bar chart.

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