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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Sample plans (if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organisation or a trusted party. |
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| Open Data (D.2.1.) European University for Well-Being Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) | 04-08-2025 | https://www.euniwell.eu/what-we-do/euniwell-research | Requires login | |
| AHRC Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) | 04-08-2025 | 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 |
| NSF Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | National Science Foundation (USA) | 04-08-2025 | Requires login | ||
| NWO Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) | 04-08-2025 | NWO Data management protocol NWO | Requires login | |
| Science Europe Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | Science Europe | 04-08-2025 | https://www.scienceeurope.org/ | Requires login | |
| DZNE German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | DZNE: German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases | 04-08-2025 | Requires login | ||
| Forte Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | Forte (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare) | 04-08-2025 | https://forte.se/sok-finansiering/pagaende-bidrag/oppen-tillgang/rekommendationer-for-oppen-tillgang-till-forskningsdata/ | Requires login | |
| VW Foundation: The Volkswagen Foundation Template - Deutsch | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen | 04-08-2025 | Requires login | ||
| VW Foundation: The Volkswagen Foundation Template - English | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | VW Foundation: Research Foundation of Volkswagen | 04-08-2025 | Requires login | ||
| ZonMw Template | (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window | ZonMw (Nederlands) | 04-08-2025 | ZonMw FAIR data management (2019) | Requires login |