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.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)	(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 Geological Survey (usgs.gov)	05-16-2022	USGS Data Management Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (Updated 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)	06-21-2022	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
USDA-NIFA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture	(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 Agriculture (usda.gov)	08-31-2022	Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions	Requires login
Department of Defense (DOD)	(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 Defense (DOD) (defense.gov)	04-19-2023	DOD Public Access Plan Data Archiving Plans for NIJ Funding Applicants DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP)	Requires login
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-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
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ARHQ)	(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	Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ahrq.gov)	08-02-2023	ARHQ DMP Notice Number: NOT-HS-20-011	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
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
Arctic Data Center: NSF Polar Programs	(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)	04-01-2024	NSF Arctic Data Center DMP Resources NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login

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