COVID-19Accessing data via public data repositories
The vast majority of our data are publicly available through the UK Data Service, although there are a few specialised data available in other public data repositories.
Researchers in the UK and around the world can access data from our cohort studies free of charge. We have described the CLS data access strategy in our CLS Data Access Framework.
Access to research data varies depending on how we have de-identified and classified the data (CLS Data Classification Policy).
Most CLS research data are publicly available through public repositories, primarily the UK Data Service. There are a few specialised data available in other public data repositories.
Data not publicly available via these public routes, and proposals for novel data linkages and data enhancements, can be requested directly from CLS.
DAC projects register – July 2023 (PDF)
GENDAC projects register – July 2023 (PDF)
NHS England require CLS to provide a register of approved research projects for linked data.
View the register of approved applications (PDF).
The vast majority of our data are publicly available through the UK Data Service, although there are a few specialised data available in other public data repositories.
We make all our cohort study data available via the public data repositories wherever possible. However, access to certain data is governed internally by the CLS Data Access Committee (CLS DAC).
We are keen to explore ways to enrich our cohort studies and strengthen their value. Find out how to submit a proposal.
Our bibliography is a searchable database of published work based on our cohort studies. Search by keyword, author, date range and journal.
Data from our studies are mainly available through the UK Data Service. We run training to support researchers who are interested in using our studies in their work.
Centre for Longitudinal Studies
UCL Social Research Institute
20 Bedford Way
London WC1H 0AL
Email: clsdata@ucl.ac.uk
