In 2010, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it would begin requiring data management plans (DMPs) with all grant applications beginning in the 2011 grant cycle. Although specific requirements vary, a DMP is generally a formal document that outlines what you will do with your data during and after a research project. Other funding agencies in the United States, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH), followed NSF requiring data management plans.
Source: Adapted from Research Data Management: Practical Strategies for Information Professionals
DMP requirements vary depending on the funder, but typically include the following.
Source: Adapted from Research Data Management: Practical Strategies for Information Professionals
Here are some examples to give you an idea of what a DMP entails.
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