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📝 I want to start writing a new Data Management Plan
🗄️ I want to see my current Plans

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Getting started

The task of writing a Data Management Plan (DMP) might seem daunting at first. No worries. We got your back. Stick to the following steps and you’ll be done in no time.

  1. Get in touch with your Data Management Expert and let them know you will be writing a DMP.

    1. Dont know who your Expert is? Head over to our [support page].

  2. Start writing your DMP.

    1. Do you wish to save your plan?
      Hit the ‘Send’ button at the bottom of the page.

    2. Do you still need to make adjustments?
      Click the ‘Edit’ button at the top of the following screen. You can always navigate to ‘Your requests’, click the plan you wish to adjust and then click ‘Edit’.
      Click ‘Save’ at the top of the screen once you’re done editing.

  3. Submit your plan

    1. Follow the steps under 2.b.
      Your Expert will be notified

  4. Await approval

  5. Submit the PDF export of your plan to the funder.

Instructions

This template will provide a set of questions you have to answer. All these questions concern how you will be managing your data during the research life-cycle. The questions can be either open-ended (text field), multiple choice (radio buttons) or multiple options (checkboxes). The question will clearly indicate if there are multiple answers possible. On the right hand side of each question you will find a column containing guidance. Guidance is a small section aimed at helping you in finding the right answer for your question. The questions are classified into five categories:

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None of your answers will be considered finalconsidered final.

The template is intended as a growth document which you can adapt and change during the course of your project. As needs for storage, legislation or technology change, it is also possible for your data management plan to change. However, you should fill out the questions to the best of your knowledge at the start of your project. When you are satisfied with your answers, it is possible to export your DMP to PDF, Word and other formats. The tool also provides the ability to share your plan with potential collaborators. They can in turn provide comments or even help you write the plan together.

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