Need Assistance with Your NIH Data Management?

Posted by liaison on March 17th, 2025 Posted in: All Members, Data Science

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Creating a comprehensive data management plan is a crucial part of the research process. To help researchers and librarians navigate this process, we’ve compiled a list of valuable resources offering guidance for developing a robust and compliant DMS:

• NIH has a Scientific Data Sharing website, which includes information on the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Requirements that went into effect on January 25, 2023. DMS Plans are recommended to be two pages or less in length. NIH has developed an optional DMS Plan format page that aligns with the recommended elements of a DMS Plan.
• NIH provides sample DMS plans to help applicants understand how to develop their own plans in various research contexts. While these samples serve as educational resources, they are not templates and using them does not guarantee NIH approval. It’s important for applicants to tailor their plans to meet specific expectations outlined by NIH or individual Institutes, Centers, or Offices, in addition to adhering to the general DMS Policy. Always check for any extra requirements relevant to your funding opportunity.
• NNLM Toolkit for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy –
• NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Overview – An on-demand webinar recording covering what data sharing is and and why it is important for research, a detailed overview of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, and tools that are helpful for sharing data and creating data management plans.
• On-Demand Data Management Sharing Policy (DMSP) Webinar Recording – Introduces the basics of data management and the new requirements for data management and sharing that took effect in 2023.
• Data Terms related to the NIH DMS Plan and Policy – ​​​​​​​This is a guide to terminology used in the NIH DMSP. It includes links to various resources for additional information.

NNLM will also be hosting multiple data-related webinars in the coming weeks:

• Data for Everyone on April 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. MT
• NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Overview on April 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. MT
• The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In? on April 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. MT

If you have any questions about locating additional resources, please reach out to your state’s point of contact:

• Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico – Dana Abbey
• Idaho, Montana, Utah – George Strawley
• North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming – David Brown