# Researcher Access Workflow

Researchers follow a parallel, permission-based workflow:

1. **Create Verified Research Profile**\
   Institutions, research teams, and biotech companies create verified researcher accounts through a Know Your Institution (KYI) process.
2. **Submit Data Request Proposal**\
   They create a proposal outlining:

* Study purpose
* Data requirements
* Token budget
* Duration of access

3. **Matching Engine & User Discovery**\
   The DeMedic matching engine identifies users who meet the dataset requirements and whose permission settings allow such a request. No raw data is exposed until approval.
4. **Patient Approval & Smart Contract Trigger**\
   If manual approval is required (depending on the user’s preferences), users are notified and can choose to accept or decline the request. Upon approval, the smart contract:

* Grants limited-time access to the specified dataset
* Logs the transaction on-chain
* Transfers $DMEDI rewards to the patient
