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NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Guidance

This guide provides information and resources for Stony Brook researchers regarding the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, which takes effect on January 25, 2023.

Data Management and Sharing Plan Examples

NIH Sample Plans

This website contains a wide array of sample plans written for different NIH centers and institutes. 

The Example DMS Plans Directory

This directory was compiled from researchers, institutions, libraries and workgroups who shared their data management plans online from 2012-2022. This directory is intended to help researchers comply with the new NIH policy and will not be updated after publishing.

Sample Data Management Plan for Depositing Data with ICPSR

This sample plan is provided to assist grant applicants in creating the required Data Management Plans. Researchers should feel free to edit and customize this text before submission.

Example DMS Plans by Data Type

Examples of different DMSPs written by a data librarian in collaboration with different researchers.