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-ENG: 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	NSF PPAPG 2024: PART I: PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information NSF-ENG Data Management Guidance NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), June 2020 NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-PHY: Physics	(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-PHY Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Public Access Initiative NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-SBE: Social, Behavioral, Economic 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-SBE Data Management Guidance [PDF] NSF 2024 PAPPG section on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006 NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
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
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)	10-25-2021		Requires login
Tetiaroa Field Station	(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	Tetiaroa Society	04-13-2022		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)	08-31-2022	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)	04-19-2023	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)	10-25-2021	IES Public Access Plan IES Implementation Guide for Public Access to Research Data	Requires login
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (Updated 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)	06-21-2022	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	Requires login

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