How the platform works
How to access and contribute to our data collection.
We are keen to incorporate as many relevant datasets into the IPD as possible, in order that the added value from analysing the pooled data is as high as possible. The WHO will periodically publish calls for new datasets, but people with data may contact us at any time.
Access the data
Researchers wishing to use the IPD Data will need to:
- Complete a Data Access Request Form in which their proposed questions and analyses are explained, and reassurance given that they have appropriate permissions and systems to use the data ethically and securely
- Have their proposal approved by a Data Access Committee that will meet periodically
Sign a Data Access Agreement with UCL, which will include conditions of use such as publishing results using Open Access, and how to acknowledge the IPD and the Data Contributors.
Contribute to the data
Data Contributors will need to:
- Contact the UCL team
- Sign a Data Sharing Agreement with UCL, that both protects their rights regarding the data, and also confirms that they have the authority and relevant ethical permissions to share the data.
- Ensure that there is no Personal Data that can directly identify an individual
- Align the data as far as possible with the Data Dictionary being used by the IPD
Documents
- Version 2.0 13 June 2024 (to be used by Data Contributors who wish to add datasets to the IPD)
- Version 3.0 27 February 2026 (to be used by Researchers to request data for analysis)
- Version 1.0 20 Jan 2023 (to be used by Researchers after the request for data has been approved, and prior to release of the data
- Version 1.0 - 3.0 20 Jan 2023 (for reference for both Data Contributors and Researchers).
- Version 2.0 13 July 2023
*Data Dictionary: Please check with Asset Administrator before preparing data or making requests.
Whilst we are happy to receive comments on these documents, these versions are in current use and cannot be amended for specific data contributions/releases.