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-BIO: Biological 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)	04-01-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF-BIO Guidance on DMPs NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
NSF-CHE: Chemistry Division	(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 Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF-CHE Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
NSF-CISE: Computer and Information Science and Engineering	(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	Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF-CISE Data Management Guidance NSF Guide to Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
NSF-DMR: Materials Research	(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: Preparing Your Data Management Plan NSF-DMR Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Public Access Initiative Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF 24-1: Effective for proposals submitted or due on or after May 20, 2024 NSF Grants.gov Application Guide - May 2024	Requires login
NSF-DMS: Mathematical 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)	04-01-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-DMS Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-EAR: Earth 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)	04-01-2024	EAR Data and Sample Policy NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login	Resources for EAR Data and Sample Policy
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)	04-01-2024	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-ENG: Engineering	(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 PPAPG 2024: PART I: PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information NSF-ENG Data Management Guidance NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), June 2020 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)	04-01-2024	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-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)	04-01-2024	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

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