Researchers who are interested in using the DASH data access service should follow the following steps:
Phase 1: Intake Form
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Preparation: Researcher reviews DASH resources, such as: |
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Researcher creates a DASH Portal account. |
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Researcher completes and submits an intake form. |
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DASH coordinates an intake call between the researcher and the data centers to review the project within 5 business days of receiving intake form. |
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DASH coordinates consultations between researchers and data centres to provide feedback and confirm feasibility of the project. |
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DASH consolidates data centre feasibility assessment and cost estimate (if applicable) and sends to Researcher within 2-4 weeks. |
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Researcher confirms they wish to proceed with request. |
Phase 2: Data Access Request (DAR)
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DASH will communicate next steps to the research team to complete the data access request (DAR), including local DAR instructions and required documentation. DASH coordinates a project kick-off meeting between the researcher and the data centers to clarify next steps and finalize data requirements. |
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Researcher completes local data access request activities. DASH coordinates regular meetings with researchers to ensure project progression. |
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DASH and Data Centres support the researcher to obtain the following:
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Phase 3: Data release and invoicing
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Researcher will access data as per each data centre's access policies and procedures (e.g. remote access to secure analytic environments). |
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Researcher will be invoiced for data and access services as per each data centre's cost recovery policies and procedures. |
Please click here for more information on local data access processes.