In order to promote open access to research data, many U.S. funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) require researchers to supply detailed plans called data management plans for managing their research data. Data management is the systematic organization and planning for data throughout the research cycle, and a data management plan (DMP) describes the data and how it will be made accessible throughout its lifetime.
Benefits of a Data Management Plan
What is in a data management plan?
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Data Sources from the Federal Government
Federal Policies and Recommendations
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) data sharing requirements policy takes effect for NIH grant applications, proposals for contracts, Intramural Research Projects, or other funding agreements received or done on or after January 25, 2023. See their notices for official policies with specifications.
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