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Results of the second mortality follow-up have been published (Kreuzer et al., 2008; Kreuzer et al., 2009c; Walsh et al. 2010). This data set is now open to the scientific community for further analyses. A short description of the study has been published (Kreuzer et al., 2009a) and a detailed description may be downloaded (Kreuzer et al., 2009b) (full publication list). In order to obtain WISMUT data, scientists are asked to
submit a proposal indicating study questions and proposed analyses of the data
set (see below). This proposal will be evaluated independently by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) and an
International Advisory Board called “Steering Committee on the German Uranium
Mining Studies” that has been established by the Federal Ministry for the
Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) within the German Commission on Radiological
Protection (Deutsche Strahlenschutzkommission, SSK). The SSK advises the BMU on issues involving the protection against dangers of ionising and non-ionising radiation. Given a favourable evaluation, BfS will define the modalities on how to use the data. A list of the available variables can be found here. A detailed data description (coding, missings) will
be provided after the proposal has been accepted. DeadlinesProposals can be submitted twice a year (deadlines 30 June, 31 December). The BfS informs about its own analysis plans six weeks before the deadline in order to help avoid overlap.How to submit a proposal?Proposals should be submitted via the form Data Transfer Agreement. A proposal should clearly indicate the following points:
The proposal can be submitted on paper or electronically. They should be submitted in parallel to the BfS and the Steering Committee (addresses see above). A confirmation of receipt will be sent to you, preferably by e-mail. The result of the evaluation procedure will be sent to you after completion of the referral process, which is expected about four to five months after the proposal submission. How to avoid conflicts with BfS’ own analyses?BfS is conducting data analyses on its own. A list of questions currently investigated by the BfS is regularly updated. After publication, these topics are open for application.How to avoid conflicts with presently running analyses from other applicants?A list of projects that have already been granted and are currently running or already finished can be found here.Is there any funding?BfS does not offer funding. In cases where proposed analyses strongly meet BfS’ own interests, funding might be considered.Advisory BoardThe Advisory Board is a working group of the German Commission on Radiological Protection (Strahlenschutzkommission, SSK) called “Steering Committee on the German Uranium Mining Studies”.The members are:
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