NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

Introduction

This guide is intended to support NIH-funded researchers, administrators, and support staff in understanding and complying with the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy. It provides clear guidance on writing effective Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs), selecting appropriate repositories, and implementing best practices for managing and sharing research data. The goal of this guide is to help you meet NIH requirements while promoting transparency, reproducibility, and responsible data stewardship.

The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy requires the following as of January 25, 2023:

• Investigators plan and budget for the managing and sharing of data.
• Investigators submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan for review when applying for funding.
• Investigators comply with the approved DMS plan.

Learn more about what the NIH are expecting of investigators and institutions under the 2023 NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy on the NIH Scientific Data Sharing website.