Applications submitted on or after January 25, 2023 must include a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plan for review. The policy applies to all research, funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH, that results in the generation of scientific data.
In the spirit of the holidays, NIH published 12 Days of Data Management and Sharing Tips & Resources. Follow the links below to learn more about this substantial change that is coming to the NIH application process.
- 1-page flyer on the who, what, where, and when of the DMS Policy
- 2-part webinar series on understanding the DMS Policy and digging deeper into what’s required
- 3 key steps to implement the DMS Policy
- 4 sample DMS Plans to assist as you develop a plan for your research, and an optional format page
- 5 minutes is all it takes to determine what sharing policies apply to your research with this decision tool
- 6 elements recommended for a robust DMS Plan, a key component for your funding application
- 7 examples of allowable costs for data management and sharing
- 8+ slides in our Implementing the DMS Policy slide deck
- Fewer than 9 key differences between the 2003 data sharing policy vs. the new DMS policy, illustrated on the policy comparison table
- 10 activities that generally do and do not generate scientific data, including a complete list of activity codes generally subject to the DMS Policy
- 11+ FAQs to address your questions, and who to contact for more information
- Dozens of NIH-supported data repositories and resources to help you find an appropriate repository for your research
