What? All new NIH grant applications that generate scientific data are required to submit a data management and sharing plan (DMSP) to prospectively plan for how data will be managed, preserved and shared
Why? Support open science initiatives. For example, see Memorandum for Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research, including scientific data
What must I do? Include a no more than 2 page DMSP for all grant proposals. The DMSP must address 6 elements
Guidance for applicants