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.
Digital Curation Centre (português)	(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	São Paulo Research Foundation (fapesp.br)	06-27-2024		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
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
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
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
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)	06-27-2024	NOAA Data Sharing Policy FAQ for Data Sharing for NOAA Grants	Requires login	Marine Debris Program Sample
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
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)	06-27-2024	Managing Public Access to Results Funded by NIST NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research	Requires login
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)	06-27-2024	NIJ Data Archiving Plans NIJ Submitting Data Under the Data Resources Program	Requires login

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