Data Management

DMP Tool is a free web-based tool that keeps all of the funder requirements up to date.
It can help you:
- create your own DMP using templates that address specific funder requirements

- maintain and archive your DMPs in one location

- co-author a DMP  with collaborators
 

DMP Tool: Quick start guide

Data description
1) A description of the new data to be collected; 2) A description of existing relevant data (when applicable) and how these data will be integrated into the project.

Data format and dissemination
Formats in which the data will be generated, managed, and made available. 

Data quality assurance 
Procedures for ensuring data quality during the project.

Metadata
A description of the metadata and metadata standards to be used along with the generated data.

Data storage and preservation
A description of data storage methods and backup procedures during and after the project.

Data security
A description of data security methods to protect confidentiality, personal privacy, proprietary interests, business confidential information, and intellectual property rights and how permissions, restrictions, and embargoes will be enforced.

Data sharing
A description of data sharing procedures during and after the project, including a timeframe for data sharing and publishing. 

Roles and responsibilities
Names of the individuals responsible for data management in the project and a contingency plan in case key personnel leave the project. 

Intellectual property rights
Entities or individuals who will hold the intellectual property rights to the data, any copyright restrictions, and how intellectual property will be protected if necessary.

Archiving costs
The costs of preparing data for archiving and how these costs will be paid.
 

DMPs submitted to NSF

DMPs submitted to NASA