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 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 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 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
OBSOLETE: Use 2026 Generic \| 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)	04-29-2026	NSF Arctic Data Center DMP Resources NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
OBSOLETE: Use 2026 Generic \| 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)	04-29-2026	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-DMS Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
OBSOLETE: Use 2026 Generic \| 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)	04-29-2026	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

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