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.
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
BCO-DMO NSF OCE: Biological and Chemical Oceanography	(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 OCE Sample and Data Policy NSF GEO DIrectorate Guidance NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-AGS: Atmospheric and Geospace 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 24-1) NSF-AGS Advice to PIs on DMPs NOAA Instructions for Paleoclimatology Data AGS Data Management Form NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
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)	04-01-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
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