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.
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)	10-25-2021	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-SBE Data Management Guidance [PDF] NSF 2020 PAPPG section on DMPs	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
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)	(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 Geological Survey (usgs.gov)	05-16-2022	USGS Data Management Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans
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

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