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.
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 Initiative Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data Cooperative	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 Policy FAQ for Data Sharing for NOAA Grants	Requires login	Marine Debris Program Sample
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 Philosophy	Requires login	Moore Sample Plan 1 Moore Sample Plan 2 Moore Sample Plan 3 RIO Journal Sample Plan (2016)
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 template	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 Plans NIJ Submitting Data Under the Data Resources Program	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-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-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
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
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 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	Requires login

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