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  • Huma B created a post,

    UKB-RAP: phased data access from September

    We are planning for a phased re-opening of access to the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform (UKB-RAP) from September. In recognition of the disruption caused to research by its abrupt closure in...

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  • Huma B created an article,

    Will we still be able to request an exemption to download data?

    Requests for new download exemptions are closed. We will be sharing more details in due course about the approach that will be taken going forward. 

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  • Huma B created an article,

    Can I be added to an existing project?

    All applications are not being accepted, but you will be able to be added to an ongoing project after we have restored access to the UKB-RAP. We can’t yet give a timeline for this, but we will keep...

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  • Huma B created an article,

    Can I apply to use UK Biobank?

    Applications for new projects are currently not being accepted, and our priority is restoring access to compliant researchers with ongoing projects. We intend to start accepting new applications in...

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  • Huma B created an article,

    My application was under review when the UKB-RAP closed. Will I need to reapply or take additional steps?

    You will need to re-apply when we re-open and you should have received an email letting you know that your application was closed. 

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  • Huma B created an article,

    When will there be any new data releases?

    While we focus on implementing improvements to the UKB-RAP, we’ve paused adding new data to the system. We now anticipate the next data release to be in the first half of 2027. 

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  • Huma B created an article,

    How will I know when my access to the UKB-RAP has been restored?

    We will contact all researchers when the UKB-RAP re-opens, and we will also contact you individually if you are not compliant for any reason.  

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  • Huma B created an article,

    I have downloaded data from UK Biobank as part of a project that has since concluded – do I need to delete these data?

    Yes – it is a key requirement of the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) that you have with UK Biobank that all downloaded data must be deleted after a project concludes. Project leads are reminded w...

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  • Huma B created an article,

    What must I have done before I can access the UKB-RAP?

    You and your institution will need to be fully compliant: Annual reports – The annual report for your project must have been submitted.  Mandatory training – The Principal Investigator and all re...

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  • Huma B created an article,

    Will the UKB-RAP be different?

    You should find very few differences when conducting analyses on the UKB-RAP, although there will be minor changes to how it works. We will provide you with progress updates and offer training as n...

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