Video animation funded by HDR UK
IMPORTANT: You MUST get your project scoped and agreed with SAIL Databank BEFORE applying for funding, fellowships or studentships.
Our two-stage application process
SAIL Databank has established a convenient and effective two-stage application process for researchers who would like to access data via SAIL Databank for high quality research projects.
From years of experience, we have developed one of the fastest application processes for data on this scale. At around just 12 weeks you’ll receive a decision from the independent Information Governance Review Panel (IGRP). Please note that where additional data owner approvals are required timeframes may vary. With SAIL Databank, researchers no longer need to undergo lengthy waiting times traditionally associated with accessing rich and vital data.
⮟ Data Access Process ⮟
In the first instance please contact us to discuss your research. Before you commit time and energy into your application, we want to make sure that SAIL Databank is a good fit for your research question.
Stage 1: Project application and scoping
- Scoping discussion to form project idea and viability, and to complete the scoping document setting out SAIL Databank related activities, timescales, resource usage and costs.
- Researcher to secure funding for project if not already in place.
- User to undertake Safe Researcher Training or provide evidence of qualified status which can be completed at any point before the project start.
Stage 2: Information governance
Researcher to sign and submit project scoping document and proceed to completion of the online Information Governance Review Panel (IGRP) application form.
Researcher to submit request for access to the online IGRP application system through help.saildatabank.com.
Where researchers have requested access to datasets which require additional approvals from data owners including Welsh Government or other panels such as the Research Accreditation Panel they will be advised of the additional requirements which may include completion of additional forms and variable level selections for the requested datasets. The SAIL Databank team will liaise with data owners and the Research Accreditation Panel (RAP) on your behalf to gain all necessary approvals.
Following IGRP review and any additional review processes by data owners or accrediting bodies, the researcher will be notified of the outcome.
Uploading project data to SAIL
If you have applied to bring in external data to SAIL for linkage to datasets you will be contacted by a member of the Data Acquisition team on approval.
You will be required to complete a Data Deposit Agreement.
Project commences
