How to apply for MoBa data

Apply via helsedata.no

All applications for data and biological material from MoBa must be submitted via the application form on helsedata.no.

• Apply for data on helsedata.no
• For questions about the application form or need for guidance, please contact Health Data Service.

What must the application include?

On helsedata.no, you can find an overview of what must be included in the application.

• Guidance helsedata.no

In addition to helsedata's list, the following must be included in your application to MoBa:

• Completed variable list

If you are applying for biological material, you must also include:

• Completed form for biological materials

Important information before applying

• Ensure that your project aligns with MoBa's objective and the participants' given consent.
  • MoBa aims to generate new knowledge about the causes, risk factors, courses, and consequences of diseases and health outcomes, with the ultimate goal of improving prevention and treatment.
  • Participants' statements of consent
• The institution responsible for the project must ensure that all processing of personal data in the project complies with the requirements of the Personal Data Act and GDPR. This includes assessing whether a DPIA is required before starting the processing of personal data.
• Applicants must document their legal basis for processing MoBa data. If MoBa is the sample population for the study, our assessment is that the legal basis is: GDPR Article 6 no. 1 letter e and Article 9 no. 2 letter j, supplemented by sections in the Personal Data Act §§ 8 and 9.
• The project leader must be affiliated with a Norwegian research institution.
• International collaborators can only access data through secure platforms (e.g., TSD at UiO)
• If the research project intends to transfer data to countries outside the EU/EEA, valid transfer grounds must be documented.

Special requirements for applications for biological material or new data collection

• If the project applies for access to biological material, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements for such applications.
  • Access to biological material in MoBa
• If the project applies to collect new data or new biological material from MoBa participants, you should familiarize yourself with the content on this page before applying:
  • Projects with new collection

Processing time

• The MoBa administration typically takes 3–5 weeks to process the application and make a decision letter, from the receipt of a complete application. The expected processing time from decision letter to the delivery of data is usually between 4 and 5 weeks. The time is calculated from when we have received everything necessary for data availability, such as linkage keys. In periods of high demand, or for complex applications (e.g., linking between several different sources), it will take longer both to process the application and to deliver data.
• Note that follow-up questions may be asked during the application process. Prompt responses to follow-up questions can help avoid delays.

Prices for data and biological material

• Price list