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.
NIH 2026 Data Management and Sharing Plan (2026 Pilot Format - required after May 25th, 2026)	(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)	04-20-2026	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
NIH DMS Plan Format 2023 Version (Allowed for due dates prior to May 25th, 2026)	(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)	04-20-2026	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-NIMH: The National Institute of Mental Health (2023 version; replaced by 2026 Pilot Plan 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)	04-20-2026		Requires login

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