This section of the dbGaP FAQ Archive contains general information about accessing data in dbGaP that range from determining where the data you are looking for is located and the definition of “Embargo Release Dates”, to the need for institutional affiliation to access data and how to manage your eRA passwords.

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Contents

• Data Sharing Policy
• Informed Consent for Genomic Research
• Citing dbGaP in a Publication
• Is the Data I’m looking for Authorized (Controlled) or Public Access?
• Summary-Level Data
• Is Institutional Affiliation Required for Data Access?