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.
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 Projects NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions	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 Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans
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
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) NSF-SBE Data Management Guidance [PDF] NSF 2020 PAPPG section on DMPs	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) NSF-PHY Advice to PIs on DMPs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access	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) NSF FAQs for Public Access NSF Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results NSF-19-069 Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Practices for Data	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 Information NSF-ENG Data Management Guidance Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), June 2020	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) NSF-EHR Data Management Guidance NSF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access NSF 2020 PAPPG section on DMPs	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) NSF-EAR Division Data Sharing Policy and Appendix Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Public Access	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) NSF-DMS Advice to PIs on DMPs	Requires login

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