Policy Overview
- Does the DMS Policy expect sharing of data generated using fundamental basic science techniques?
- Does this new policy apply to grants already in progress?
- How will Data Management and Sharing Plans be assessed?
- Does the DMS Policy apply to training activities, including Training Programs and Fellowship Programs?
- What happens if I do not comply with the NIH policy or make my data available as described in the DMSP?
- Am I expected to share all data generated during my research?
- What is considered "scientific data" for the purposes of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy?
- How will researchers be expected to comply with the DMS Policy in the event of a competitive renewal?
- What data management and sharing costs can I include in my grant?
Data Management and Sharing Plan
- Do sub-recipients need to provide their own Data Management and Sharing Plan?
- What is a Data Management and Sharing Plan?
- Is the Resource Sharing Plan still required now that there is this new NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan requirement?
- Where can I find examples of Data Management and Sharing Plans?
- Is the Data Safety Application the same as a Data Management and Sharing Plan?
- Who can review my Data Management and Sharing Plan?
- Can I include hyperlinks in my Data Management and Sharing Plan?
- How do I comply with the Genomic Data Sharing Policy in my DMS Plan?
Definitions
- What is a data or metadata standard?
- Where can I store my data?
- Who owns the research data I produce and what are my responsibilities regarding its management?
- What are the FAIR Data Principles?
Sharing Scientific Data
- How do I report on compliance with the submitted DMS Plan?
- Can I make my data available only upon request?
- What data repository should I use?
- When do I need to make my data available?