What is the Coordinating Centers role in data analysis, as distinguished from the Study Investigators role?
Study Investigators will have primary responsibility for analyzing genotype and phenotype data from their own study, but may request assistance from the coordinating center if desired. The coordinating center will be responsible for cross-study functions, such as harmonizing data across studies and leading any cross-study analyses in collaboration with the Study Investigators and NIH staff. The coordinating center may provide support to study investigators for analyses if desired and as funding permits. As described in the RFAs, applications for both the Coordinating Center – Genome-wide Association Studies in the Genes and Environment Initiative – Coordinating Center [grants.nih.gov] – and for the study investigators – Genome-wide Association Studies in the Genes and Environment Initiative – Study Investigators [grants.nih.gov] – will be evaluated for the quality of their data analysis plans and expertise, recognizing their respective roles (leadership, supporting, individual study, c
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