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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.
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) 06-27-2024 NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPs
NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)
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) 06-27-2024 NSF Arctic Data Center DMP Resources
NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)
Requires login
NSF-GEN: 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 National Science Foundation (nsf.gov) 06-27-2024 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF Public Access Initiative
NSF Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results
NSF-19-069 Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Practices for Data
https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide0524
Requires login
NSF-EHR: Education and Human Resources (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) 06-27-2024 Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-EHR Data Management Guidance
NSF Public Access Initiative
NSF 2024 PAPPG section on DMPs
NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)
Requires login
NSF-PHY: Physics (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) 06-27-2024 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-PHY Advice to PIs on DMPs
NSF Public Access Initiative
NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)
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-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) 08-15-2024 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 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) 06-27-2024 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) 06-27-2024 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) 06-27-2024 Requires login