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Funder requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DCC maintains these templates, however, researchers should always consult the funder guidelines directly for authoritative information. 

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(if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organisation or a trusted party.
VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen - Deutsch (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen 12-11-2024 Requires login
VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen 12-11-2024 Requires login
ETH Zurich (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window ETH Zürich 12-11-2024 https://unlimited.ethz.ch/spaces/DD/pages/194127978/Data+Management+Plan+Instructions+for+ETH+Zurich+Researchers#DataManagementPlanInstructionsforETHZurichResearchers-ETHZurichDMPtemplate Requires login
DZNE German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window DZNE: German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases 12-11-2024 Requires login
DFG German Research Association Templates - Deutsch (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window German Research Association DFG 12-11-2024 Requires login
DFG German Research Association Templates (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window German Research Association DFG 12-11-2024 Requires login
STFC Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council) 15-10-2024 Requires login
AHRC Data Management Plan (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 15-10-2024 Data Management Plan guidance Requires login Religious studies DMP from Bristol
Language studies DMP from Glasgow
UK and German International Criminal Co-operation example from Robert Gordon University
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships 15-10-2024 https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/future-leaders-fellowships-round-9/ Requires login Local stories of global climate change example from York
MRC Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Medical Research Council (MRC) 01-10-2024 Data management and sharing
MRC data management plan template guidance 		Requires login Trypanosome Cell Processing example from University of Glasgow
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