Guides: NIH Scientific Data Sharing Policy: Data Management and Sharing Plan

DMSP Elements

Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan (NIH)
Official policy from the NIH on the required elements in a data management and sharing plan.

The elements required in a data management and sharing plan:

Data type: briefly describe the scientific data to be managed
Related tools, software and/or code: indicate what specialized tools are need to access or manipulate the shared scientific data and how to access the tools
Standards: indicate what standards, if any, will be applied to the data (e.g. data formats, data dictionaries, etc.)
Data Preservation, Access, and Associated Timelines: Where and when the data will be made accessible, and how it will be made findable and identifiable.
Access, Distribution, or Reuse Considerations: Describe factors which may limit data sharing (e.g. informed consent, privacy/confidentiality, federal/Tribal/state laws).
Oversight of Data Management and Sharing: Indicate how and by whom compliance with the plan will be monitored and managed.

DMSP Resources

Writing a Data Management & Sharing Plan
Guide from the NIH on writing a DMSP.
Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page
Includes a link to a draft template of a DMSP from the NIH
Data Management and Sharing Plan Checklist
This Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Checklist addresses the 6 required elements in the NIH DMS Policy.
Ten Simple Rules for Maximizing the Recommendations of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan
This article provides 10 key recommendations for creating a DMSP that is both maximally compliant and effective.
Sample Plans
Sample plans from the NIH.
Example DMS Plans
This example DMP directory was complied from researchers, institutions, libraries and workgroups who shared their data management plans online from 2012-2022.
Data Management
Guide from the NIH to best practices in data management. Covers topics such as FAIR principles, length of time to maintain data, metadata, naming conventions, and data security.
Common Data Elements
A Common Data Element (CDE) is a standardized, precisely defined question, paired with a set of allowable responses, used systematically across different sites, studies, or clinical trials to ensure consistent data collection. This site from the NIH includes NIH-endorsed CDEs.
DMPTool
The DMPTool is a free, open-source, online application that helps researchers create data management plans. The tool provides a click-through wizard for creating a DMP that complies with funder requirements. It also has direct links to funder websites, help text for answering questions, and data management best practices resources.

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NIH Scientific Data Sharing Policy: Data Management and Sharing Plan

DMSP Elements

DMSP Resources