Submission overview
Supported submission types
The GWAS Catalog accepts summary statistics for both published and unpublished human genome-wide association studies.
We currently support submissions for GWAS analysing three main types of genetic variation:
- single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
- gene-based (aggregated) analyses
- copy number variations (CNVs)
This documentation focuses on submitting summary statistics for SNP-based GWAS. To submit gene-based or CNV GWAS data, see the dedicated Beyond SNPs submission instructions.
Submission journey
Use the sections in the left-hand menu to follow the part of the process you need:
- Prepare your submission: find the submission scenario, prepare your summary statistics and check the requirements.
- Create a submission: sign in, connect your Globus account and create the submission.
- Upload your files: choose the appropriate transfer method and upload your files.
- Complete the submission form: enter the information that accompanies your summary statistics, then upload it in the Submission App.
- After submission: find your accessions and understand what happens next.
You may also like to watch our webinar, Data submission for genome-wide association studies at the GWAS Catalog. If you encounter technical difficulties that you cannot resolve using this documentation, contact the submission helpdesk at gwas-subs@ebi.ac.uk.
EMBL-EBI’s Data Preservation Statement can be found here.