# Access to Data

## Partial fully unrestricted data access

Five of the six CNeuroMod subjects (`sub-01`, `sub-02`, `sub-03`, `sub-05` and `sub-06`) have chosen to openly share their data via the Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform ([CONP](https://portal.conp.ca/dataset?id=projects/cneuromod)). These data are distributed under a liberal Creative Commons data license, in particular authorizing re-sharing of derivates. Note that you can use the instructions in this guide directly - the command will retrieve all the CONP data and simply raise warnings about the other subjects, which require an access key to download (see next Section for full access).

## Complete CNeuroMod databank via Data Transfer Agreement (DTA)

To access the data from all 6 subjects in the CNeuroMod databank, researchers are required to complete a form with a brief description of planned analyses, and complete an inter-institutional data transfer agreement. The data transfer agreement must be signed by the researcher responsible for the project as well as a representative of the main academic institution where the research team is affiliated. The application will be evaluated by a data access committee and, if approved, a transfer key will be shared with the research team in order to transfer the data (see [Downloading](downloading)).

### How to apply

Fill out one of the access forms below:

  * [Access form](https://limesurvey.unf-montreal.ca/index.php/971272?newtest=Y&lang=en) (English version).
  * [Formulaire d'accès](https://limesurvey.unf-montreal.ca/index.php/971272?newtest=Y&lang=fr) (version française).

If you have any question regarding the access form, send us an email at [courtois.neuromod@gmail.com](mailto:courtois.neuromod@gmail.com). These forms are also listed on the [access request page](https://www.cneuromod.ca/access/access/) of the CNeuroMod website.

### Before you apply

We encourage anyone who wants to apply to read the databank management rules and procedures (data management plan, version of March 17, 2026) beforehand. This document is a reference to understand how the CNeuroMod databank operates.

  * [Databank management rules and procedures](../_static/policies/cneuromod_management_policies_en_2026-03-17.pdf) (English version).
  * [Cadre de gestion](../_static/policies/cneuromod_cadre_gestion_fr_2026-03-17.pdf) (version française).

The data transfer agreement template is not published yet. A completed version of the agreement will be forwarded to you for signature after the scientific project is approved.

## Ethics

Ethics approvals and consent forms are on the [Ethics](ethics) page.