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
NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan (2026 Pilot DMS Format)	(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)	06-01-2026	Writing a DMSP NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Data Management & Sharing Policy FAQ	Requires login
Atlantic Offshore Research (RWSC & ROSA)	(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	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	05-28-2026		Requires login
NSF STEM Education (EDU) DMSP Webform (2026 Research.gov mirror)	(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)	05-13-2026	PAPPG Update around data sharing and plans NSF Data Sharing Policy PAPPG section: Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results Data Management and Sharing Plan Tool Guide EDU-specific DMSP Guidance	Requires login
NSF Soc, Behav, & Econ (SBE) DMSP Webform (2026 Research.gov mirror)	(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)	05-13-2026	PAPPG Update around data sharing and plans NSF Data Sharing Policy PAPPG section: Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results Data Management and Sharing Plan Tool Guide SBE-specific DMSP Guidance	Requires login
NSF Generic DMSP Webform (2026 Update - Research.gov mirror)	(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)	05-05-2026	PAPPG Update around data sharing and plans NSF Data Sharing Policy PAPPG section: Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results Data Management and Sharing Plan Tool Guide Links to Directorate-specific Guidance	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 Update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (2022)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document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	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science	(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	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Generic	(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	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management DOE Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Management DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Policy on Digital Data Management	Requires login
Department of Energy (DOE): Generic (2025 Update)	(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	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan Frequently Asked Questions DOE Public Access Plan	Requires login
Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative For Offshore Wind	(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	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	11-25-2025		Requires login

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