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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.
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