Cohort Discovery
Learn about Cohort Discovery and gain access to the service
Application Process
Cohort Discovery uses a proportionate governance approach based on the Five Safes Framework. This ensures data is used responsibly while still enabling researchers to move quickly and efficiently. Your application confirms that you will only use Cohort Discovery for estimating the size of populations relevant to a particular research question ( a Safe Project) and that any resulting research or clinical trial will deliver public benefit as defined by the National Data Guardian for health and social care.
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Gateway Account with relevant Credentials
To access the Cohort Discovery Service, you must demonstrate your Safe People status. This involves:
- Being a researcher, NHS analyst or equivalent
- Having a complete Gateway user profile
- Providing supporting credentials where relevant (e.g. your ORCID record)
- Do not use Gmail
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Apply for Cohort Discovery Access
Start application, read terms and conditions and submit application.
Email notification confirming your application request
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Application Review
This step generally takes 3 working days. Your application will be reviewed based on your Gateway profile and submitted information. If anything is unclear, we will contact you for further information .
Email notification confirming your application has been reviewed
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Access Decision
In some cases, access may not be granted if eligibility criteria are not met and we reserve the right not to provide access if your Safe People or Safe Project status is indeterminate