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
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
Atlantic Offshore Research (RWSC & ROSA)	(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	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	05-28-2026		Requires login
Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative For Offshore Wind	(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	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	11-25-2025		Requires login
Digital Curation Centre (português)	(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	São Paulo Research Foundation (fapesp.br)	06-27-2024		Requires login
STREAMS Microbiome Guidelines	(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	STREAMS Microbiome	03-11-2025		Requires login
USDA-NIFA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture	(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 Agriculture (usda.gov)	06-27-2024	Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions	Requires login
Department of Defense (DOD)	(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 Defense (DOD) (defense.gov)	06-27-2024	DOD Public Access Plan Data Archiving Plans for NIJ Funding Applicants DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP)	Requires login
Institute of Education Sciences (U.S. Department of Education IES)	(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 Education (ed.gov)	06-27-2024	IES Public Access Plan IES Implementation Guide for Public Access to Research Data	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 Update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (2022)	(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)	03-13-2026	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	Requires login

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