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Funding bodies have recently introduced a requirement that data sharing must be a consideration of all funding applications in genomics. As with all new developments this condition has had an impact on scientific practice, particularly in the area of publishing and in the conduct of research. We discuss the challenges that must be addressed if the full benefits of data sharing, as envisaged by funders, are to be realized.
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We would like to thank the anonymous reviewers for their insightful comments and suggestions. J.K., C.H., N.H. and J. de V. are funded by the Wellcome Trust, under grant codes WT 081407/Z/06/Z, WT 076070/Z/04/Z, WT 077869/Z/05/Z and WT 083326/Z/07/Z. P.B. is funded by EU FP6, Procardis Project number 037273.
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Avon Longitudinal Study (ALSPAC)
Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure (BBMRI)
Database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP)
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Genome Canada Data Release & Resource Sharing Policy
National Institute of Health Data Sharing Policy and Implementation Guidance
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OECD Guidelines for Human Biobanks and Genetics Research Databases
Public Population Project Genomics Consortium (P3G)
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Kaye, J., Heeney, C., Hawkins, N. et al. Data sharing in genomics — re-shaping scientific practice. Nat Rev Genet 10, 331–335 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg2573
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