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What is a data management plan?

Data management plans outline what a researcher is going to do with their data during their research and after the research is concluded. Data management plans should include:

• the types of data that will be collected or created
• were the data will be stored and the organization of the data
• the roles and responsibilities of research team members
• how the data will be accessed and shared
• policies for the reuse of the data
• plans for the long term storage and/or archiving of the data

Use the Data Management Planning Tool (DMP Tool) to create, review, and share data management plans that meet institutional and funder requirements.

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