# Requesting dbGaP Access

For access-controlled HTAN data, you must first complete a dbGaP request.

To get started on your dbGaP request, first navigate to the HTAN dbGap page at: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/gap/cgi-bin/study.cgi?study_id=phs002371" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phs002371</a>, and click the **Request Access** button. You will be prompted to login to dbGaP. Once logged in, click the **Create New Research Project** button, and follow the on-screen application process.

As per dbGaP instructions, you will be prompted for relevant information, including:

-   A research statement and a nontechnical summary statement describing your planned use of the data.
-   The name of the institutional signing official who will certify the terms of use assurances on behalf of your institution.
-   A list of all internal investigators at your institution who will share access to the data for the proposed research.
-   A list of external collaborating investigators.
-   The name of the information technology (IT) Director.

dbGaP will notify you when your application has been approved.