Data Management Plans
- DMP ToolThe DMPTool is a free resource that helps you create a Data Management Plan that meet federal grant requirements.
For more information and assistance with your data management plan, please contact the Wayne State University Libraries' Research Data Management Librarian, Marianne Bracke at hs9072@wayne.edu.
Do I need a data management plan?
Most federal funding agencies and many private funders require a data management plan (DMP) or data sharing plan as a component of grant applications. Each agency/foundation has different requirements.
- Federal and Private Funder RequirementsTemplates for DMPs based on specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. This community resource is provided by DMPTool.
- Data Sharing Requirements by Federal AgencyBrowse data sharing requirements by federal agency. This community resource for tracking, comparing, and understanding U.S. federal funder research data sharing policies is a joint project of SPARC and Johns Hopkins University Libraries.
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Key elements to consider in a DMP:
- What data will be collected?
- What data formats and metadata standards will be used?
- How will data be stored during the project and preserved after the project?
- How will data be made available to others after the project?
- How will privacy/confidentiality or intellectual property rights be protected?
- Who will be responsible for data management?