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Research Data Management Basics

This guide covers essential and practical tips for managing project data and lists contacts for getting help with data questions.

Access the new Public Access Policies guide
 

US Funding Agencies Public Access Plans (CHORUS)
CHORUS tracks Funding Agencies Public Access Plans and their respective requirements.

Data and Article Sharing Requirements by US Federal Agency (SPARC)
This is a community resource for tracking, comparing, and understanding both current and future U.S. federal funder requirements for sharing research articles and research data. This resource is updated periodically.

Funding Agency Data Management Plan Requirements (DMPTool)
This list links to detailed guidelines from each funder and includes US Federal Agency requirements as well as other funding organizations.

Updated OSTP Policy Guidance (SPARC)
Updates on US Federal agencies' policies and plans resulting from the August 25, 2022, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) memorandum on Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research