Submit Samples

MTA for submitting archival samples to the Repository

NIDDK funded studies that are ready to transfer biological materials to the Repositories must complete the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) (PDF - 60KB) form and mail to the below listed address. Do not transfer materials to the NIDDK Repository until this document has been signed by NIDDK staff and you have received a copy of the approved Material Transfer Agreement (MTA).

NIDDK Repository Specialists Office
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH
Two Democracy Plaza
6707 Democracy Blvd, MSC 642D
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-5458 (Courier use zip 20817)

Information for new studies preparing to use the NIDDK Repository

Sample language for informed consents

Protocol for Sample Receipt and Inventory at the NIDDK BioRepository

Lead Times for Incoming Collections

Repository Usage Policy (PDF - 92KB)

Data and Sample Sharing Form (PDF - 90KB)

Label, Manifest, and Shipping Guide (PDF - 366KB)

For more information on submitting samples to the Genetics/Biosample Repository, please visit the NIDDK Central Repositories FAQ page.