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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-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) 10-25-2021 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-AGS Advice to PIs on DMPs
NOAA Instructions for Paleoclimatology Data
AGS Data Management Form
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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) 10-25-2021 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-CHE Advice to PIs on DMPs
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IMLS Digital Product Form (Data Management Plan) (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 Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov) 10-25-2021 Digital Product Form - DOCX File
Digital Product Form - PDF File
Funding Opportunities through IMLS
Requires login NLG-L - National Digital Infrastructures and Initiatives Sample Grant
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) 10-25-2021 Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-CISE Data Management Guidance
NSF Guide to Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results
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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) 10-25-2021 NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPs
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NASA Planetary Science Division ROSES Data Management Plan (DMP) Template (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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov) 10-25-2021 For Researchers Requires login
NEH-ODH: Office of Digital Humanities (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 Endowment for the Humanities (neh.gov) 10-25-2021 NEH ODH DMP Guidelines Requires login
DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan Challenge (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 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (faseb.org) 12-09-2021 Call for Submissions to the DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan Challenge
Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing
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
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Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (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 United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov) 01-31-2022 DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management
DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan
Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices
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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) 03-24-2022 NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF-BIO Guidance on DMPs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access
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