The Generation Challenge Program (GCP) is generating a wide spectrum of data. Part of these data will go into public databases, part will be included in GCP or institutional dabases that will be available as web services. However, there will always be data sets that do not -- or not yet -- fit in one of the available structures. Therefore, a facility has to be maintained that allows access to these data sets in downloadable files in a consistent but flexible format.

The main objective of the Templates task is to provide simple templates for the temporary storing or distributing of the different data sets that are being produced within SP1, SP2, and SP3, for which there is no current provision in public or institutional databases. These templates must contain consistent but sufficient explanatory notes on how they should be used. The completed data sets should contain the necessary information to be stand-alone and should be simple enough to be understood. For example, enough description of material and methods used, and no use of acronyms or a coding system that only the data provider can understand. The templates will be consistent with the GCP Domain models being produced and will be used to store data in the central repository.

Further general information in the Templates guidelines and information on specific templates and downloads can be found on the Templates Download Page.

We are also working on web-based and standalone data submission and conversion tools for these templates.

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