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.
[TEST] NIH Charlie Template	(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 Institutes of Health (nih.gov)	11-01-2024	Does the Genomic Data Sharing Policy Apply to My Research?Opens in a new window FAQsOpens in a new window	Requires login
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation	(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	Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (sloan.org)	06-24-2024	Sloan Grant Proposal Guidelines 2Opens in a new window Testing link additionOpens in a new window	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)	06-24-2024	NSF Arctic Data Center DMP ResourcesOpens in a new window NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window	Requires login
BCO-DMO NSF OCE: Biological and Chemical Oceanography	(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)	06-24-2024	NSF OCE Sample and Data PolicyOpens in a new window NSF GEO DIrectorate GuidanceOpens in a new window	Requires login
DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan Challenge	(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	Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (faseb.org)	06-24-2024	Call for Submissions to the DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan ChallengeOpens in a new window Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing Opens in a new window Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing PlanOpens in a new window Selecting a Repository for Data Resulting from NIH-Supported ResearchOpens in a new window Allowable Costs for Data Management and SharingOpens in a new window	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)	06-24-2024	DOD Public Access PlanOpens in a new window Data Archiving Plans for NIJ Funding ApplicantsOpens in a new window	Requires login
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)	06-24-2024	DOE Policy for Digital Research Data ManagementOpens in a new window DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management PlanOpens in a new window DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital ManagementOpens in a new window DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Policy on Digital Data Management Opens in a new window	Requires login
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)	06-24-2024	EERE Digital Data ManagementOpens in a new window Suggested Elements for an EERE Data Management PlanOpens in a new window	Requires login
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)	06-24-2024	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data ManagementOpens in a new window DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management PlanOpens in a new window Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program OfficesOpens in a new window	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)	06-24-2024	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data ManagementOpens in a new window DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management PlanOpens in a new window Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program OfficesOpens in a new window	Requires login
Digital Curation Centre	(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	Digital Curation Centre (dcc.ac.uk)	06-24-2024		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)	06-24-2024		Requires login
FDP Pilot Template Alpha	(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 Institutes of Health (nih.gov)	06-24-2024		Requires login
FDP Pilot Template Bravo	(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 Institutes of Health (nih.gov)	06-24-2024		Requires login
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation	(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	Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF) (moore.org)	06-24-2024	Moore Data Sharing PhilosophyOpens in a new window	Requires login	Moore Sample Plan 1Opens in a new window Moore Sample Plan 2Opens in a new window Moore Sample Plan 3Opens in a new window RIO Journal Sample Plan (2016)Opens in a new window
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) 2018	(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	Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GBMF) (gulfresearchinitiative.org)	06-24-2024	Gulf of Mexico Research InitiativeOpens in a new window Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data CooperativeOpens in a new window	Requires login
IMLS Digital Product Form (Data Management Plan)	(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	Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov)	06-24-2024	Digital Product Form - DOCX File Opens in a new window Digital Product Form - PDF FileOpens in a new window Funding Opportunities through IMLSOpens in a new window	Requires login	NLG-L - National Digital Infrastructures and Initiatives Sample GrantOpens in a new window
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)	06-24-2024	IES Public Access PlanOpens in a new window IES Implementation Guide for Public Access to Research DataOpens in a new window	Requires login
Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)	(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	Iowa Department of Transportation	06-24-2024	Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Research & Analytics Guidance on Data Management Plan (DMP) Requirements for Federally Funded Research ProjectsOpens in a new window	Requires login
Joint Fire Science Program	(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	Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)	06-24-2024	Firescience.gov Word templateOpens in a new window	Requires login
NASA Heliophysics Science Division - Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES)	(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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov)	06-24-2024	NASA Plan for Increasing Access to the Results of Scientific ResearchOpens in a new window NASA FAQ Publications and DMPsOpens in a new window	Requires login	NASA DMP FAQ Roses and Example DMPsOpens in a new window
NASA Planetary Science Division ROSES Data Management Plan (DMP) Template	(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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov)	06-24-2024	For ResearchersOpens in a new window	Requires login
National Institute of Justice (DOJ)	(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 Institute of Justice (DOJ) (nij.gov)	06-24-2024	NIJ Data Archiving PlansOpens in a new window NIJ Submitting Data Under the Data Resources ProgramOpens in a new window	Requires login
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	(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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov)	06-24-2024	NOAA Data Sharing PolicyOpens in a new window FAQ for Data Sharing for NOAA GrantsOpens in a new window	Requires login	Marine Debris Program SampleOpens in a new window
NEH-ODH: Office of Digital Humanities	(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 Endowment for the Humanities (neh.gov)	06-24-2024	NEH ODH DMP GuidelinesOpens in a new window	Requires login
NIH-GEN DMSP (2023)	(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 Institutes of Health (nih.gov)	06-24-2024	Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing Opens in a new window Research Covered Under the Data Management & Sharing PolicyOpens in a new window	Requires login	Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing PlanOpens in a new window Selecting a Repository for Data Resulting from NIH-Supported ResearchOpens in a new window Allowable Costs for Data Management and SharingOpens in a new window Sample plans from NIHOpens in a new window
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology Data Management Plan	(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 Institute of Standards and Technology (nist.gov)	06-24-2024	Managing Public Access to Results Funded by NISTOpens in a new window NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded ResearchOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-AGS: Atmospheric and Geospace 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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-AGS Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window NOAA Instructions for Paleoclimatology Data Opens in a new window AGS Data Management Form Opens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-AST: Astronomical 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)	06-24-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-AST Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-BIO: Biological 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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-BIO Guidance on DMPsOpens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-CHE: Chemistry Division	(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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-CHE Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-CISE: Computer and Information Science and 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)	06-24-2024	Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-CISE Data Management GuidanceOpens in a new window NSF Guide to Dissemination and Sharing of Research ResultsOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-DMR: Materials Research	(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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-DMR Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-DMS: Mathematical 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)	06-24-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-DMS Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-EAR: Earth 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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-EAR Division Data Sharing Policy and AppendixOpens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-EHR: Education and Human Resources	(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)	06-24-2024	Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-EHR Data Management GuidanceOpens in a new window NSF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window NSF 2020 PAPPG section on DMPs Opens in a new window	Requires login
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)	06-24-2024	NSF PPAG 2020: PART I: PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - Chapter I: Pre-Submission InformationOpens in a new window NSF-ENG Data Management GuidanceOpens in a new window Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), June 2020Opens in a new window	Requires login
NSF-GEN: 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	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF FAQs for Public AccessOpens in a new window NSF Dissemination and Sharing of Research ResultsOpens in a new window NSF-19-069 Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Practices for DataOpens in a new window	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)	06-24-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-PHY Advice to PIs on DMPsOpens in a new window Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public AccessOpens in a new window	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)	06-24-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG)Opens in a new window NSF-SBE Data Management Guidance [PDF]Opens in a new window NSF 2020 PAPPG section on DMPsOpens in a new window	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	06-24-2024		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)	06-24-2024	USGS Data Management WebsiteOpens in a new window Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGSOpens in a new window	Requires login	USGS Sample PlansOpens in a new window
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)	06-24-2024	Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension ProjectsOpens in a new window NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked QuestionsOpens in a new window	Requires login

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