Funder Requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DMPTool 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.
National Institute of Justice (DOJ)	(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 Institute of Justice (DOJ) (nij.gov)	10-25-2021	NIJ Data Archiving Plans NIJ Submitting Data Under the Data Resources Program	Requires login
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	(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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov)	10-25-2021	NOAA Data Sharing Policy FAQ for Data Sharing for NOAA Grants	Requires login	Marine Debris Program Sample
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
NIH-Default DMSP	(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)	07-06-2023	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-FDP Pilot Template Alpha	(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)	06-02-2023		Requires login
NIH-FDP Pilot Template Bravo	(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)	11-03-2023		Requires login
NIH-NIMH: The National Institute of Mental Health	(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)	09-11-2023		Requires login
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology 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	National Institute of Standards and Technology (nist.gov)	10-25-2021	Managing Public Access to Results Funded by NIST NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research	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)	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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access	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)	10-25-2021	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPs	Requires login

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