This guide walks through six common elements that nearly all data management and sharing plans (DMSP) ask for: a description of the data, standards and documentation, how the data will be shared, access restrictions (if any), how the data will be preserved, and plan oversight. It can be used as both an introduction to the topic as well as a reference source for those developing a data management and sharing plan.
Because each agency has a different template the elements used on this guide are not a perfect match with funder requirements. Example text from different funders has been included in each section to show how the elements on this guide match different DMSP sections.
The goal of a data management and sharing plan is to demonstrate that you have an organized, effective, and well thought-out system to manage your data throughout the research process.
This means going beyond taking care of the data during the collection and analysis phases, you must also have a plan for the data after the research is complete.
In fact, the primary focus of most federal data management plans is on data sharing and data preservation not the details of managing data during research. This is because you cannot share or preserve data unless it has been well managed.
Check DMP Tool for funder templates as many funders require you to answer specific questions
Review the data sharing requirements for your funder
Check the call for proposals for additional requirements.
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