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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.
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) (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 EERE Digital Data Management
Suggested Elements for an EERE Data Management Plan
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Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (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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Department of Energy (DOE): Generic (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 Policy for Digital Research Data Management
DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan
DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Management
DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Policy on Digital Data Management
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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) 06-27-2024 USGS Data Management Website
Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS
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