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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-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) 06-27-2024 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)
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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) 06-27-2024 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)
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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) 06-27-2024 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
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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) 06-27-2024 NSF Arctic Data Center DMP Resources
NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)
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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
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 06-27-2024 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
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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)
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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
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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) 06-27-2024 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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