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Funder Requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DMP Tool maintains these templates, however, researchers should always consult the program officers and policy documents directly for authoritative guidance. Sample plans are provided by a funder or another trusted party.

Template Name  Download Organization name  Last Updated  Funder Links Create a new plan Sample Plans
(if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organization or a trusted party.
National Institute of Justice (DOJ) (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institute of Justice (DOJ) (nij.gov) 10-25-2021 NIJ Data Archiving Plans
NIJ Submitting Data Under the Data Resources Program
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov) 10-25-2021 NOAA Data Sharing Policy
FAQ for Data Sharing for NOAA Grants
Requires login Marine Debris Program Sample
NEH-ODH: Office of Digital Humanities (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Endowment for the Humanities (neh.gov) 10-25-2021 NEH ODH DMP Guidelines Requires login
NIH-Default DMSP (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) 07-06-2023 Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing
Research Covered Under the Data Management & Sharing Policy
Requires login Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan
Selecting a Repository for Data Resulting from NIH-Supported Research
Allowable Costs for Data Management and Sharing
Sample plans from NIH
NIH-FDP Pilot Template Alpha (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) 06-02-2023 Requires login
NIH-FDP Pilot Template Bravo (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) 11-03-2023 Requires login
NIH-NIMH: The National Institute of Mental Health (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) 09-11-2023 Requires login
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology Data Management Plan (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Institute of Standards and Technology (nist.gov) 10-25-2021 Managing Public Access to Results Funded by NIST
NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research
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NSF-AGS: Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Science Foundation (nsf.gov) 10-25-2021 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-AGS Advice to PIs on DMPs
NOAA Instructions for Paleoclimatology Data
AGS Data Management Form
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access
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NSF-AST: Astronomical Sciences (opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window National Science Foundation (nsf.gov) 10-25-2021 NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPs
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