A Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) or Data Management Plan (DMP) is a brief document that is included as part of your grant application.  It is generally around 2 pages and documents how you will collect, organize, manage, store, secure, backup preserve and share the date collected through your research.

DMSP requirements will vary depending on your funding agency - always check their guidance when compiling your plan.  

DMPTool Tips

• Sign in using your UB address.  This will give you access to UB specific resources and guidelines.

Benefits of using the DMPTool

• Access to NIH templates, and UB Specific language for your DMSP

• Step by step instructions for completing your DMSP

• Share your DMSP with other for review prior to submission

• Download your DMSP as a PDF or Word Doc.

• Assign a unique persistent identifier to your DMSP

ORCiD

Do you have an ORCID iD?  Signing up for one is free, quick and easy.  Your ORCID iD is a persistent digital identifier that you own and control.  It helps to distinguish you from other researchers and gives you a platform for connecting your name with your professional information such as publications, grants, and affiliations.  Many grant funding systems, publishers and repositories will require that you have one.

ORCiD: Connecting Research and Researchers

Need assistance with your DMSP?  

Contact our Data Services Librarian: 

Data Services