Data Management Tools & Resources
Setting up a Data Management Plan
UK Libraries offers help planning and writing a Data Management Plan (DMP). We also provide access to DMPTool. DMPTool will guide you through including the required elements in a data management plan providing detail for different granting agencies.
- DMPTool -- Data Management Planning Tool
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DMPTool offers ready-to-use templates to create data management plans for specific funding agencies. This tool provides step-by-step instructions and guidance for creating your data management plan for NSF, NIH, NEH, NOAA, GBMF and IMLS.
Searching for Publicly Available Data Management Plans
- Publicly Accessible DMPsPublic DMPs are plans created using the DMPTool and shared publicly by their owners. They are not vetted for quality, completeness, or adherence to funder guidelines. You may find it useful to browse through these guides and see how other researchers have responded to some of the questions.
- Annotated Sample Plan: NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan 2023This mock DMSP was adapted from the resource sharing plan of a recently funded R21 grant which involved diverse data streams including human subjects records, proteomics, and metabolomics. The mock DMSP is accompanied by annotations that outline the conversion process. Authored by NIH DMSP Guidance Working Group.
- Example DMSP Plans Searchable Webpage:This directory was compiled from researchers, institutions, libraries and workgroups who shared their work online from 2012-2022. The creators attempted to provide representation from all disciplines affected by the policy, though not every discipline publishes DMPs. This directory is intended to help researchers comply with the new NIH policy and will not be updated after publishing. Authored by NIH DMSP Guidance Working Group.
Glossaries
- Data Terms related to the NIH DMS Plan and PolicyThis document contains terms listed, as you encounter them in the required six Elements of a Data Management and Sharing Plan. It was designed to be used for interpretation/translation alongside policy documentation. This resource helps to increaseyour knowledge and ability to communicate about specific concerns your researchers may have about their DMSP. Authored by NIH DMSP Guidance Working Group.
- Grant Speak in ContextThis short guide outlines the NIH grant-seeking process, including common terms at each stage to help librarians new to the NIH funding environment become more familiar with terminology used in grant-seeking. For a more comprehensive list of terms see the Grant Glossary for Librarians. Authored by NIH DMSP Guidance Working Group.
- Grant Glossary for LibrariansThis comprehensive document is intended for librarians who may not be familiar with the NIH Grant Application process. It may be especially helpful if you are short on time, need to help with a DMSP, and/or have not read the entire policy for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan, NOT-OD-21-013. The glossary offers easy access to in depth definitions within the grant environment, to help familiarize yourself with the requirements. Authored by NIH DMSP Guidance Working Group.
Checklists
- Data Management and Sharing Plan Checklist for ResearchersThis Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Checklist addresses the 6 required elements, numbered 1-6 on this worksheet, in the NIH DMS Policy, effective January 25, 2023 for all new grant proposals. Checklist created by the DMSP Guidance Working Group.
- https://osf.io/uadxr/NIH DMSP: Policy Readiness Checklist for LibrariansThis policy readiness document is intended to be used by librarians who will be assisting researchers with the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. Checklist created by the DMSP Guidance Working Group.
Research Data Management Guide
The UK Libraries Research Data Management guide provides advice, resources, and contact information for people who can help you with all of your research data management needs.
- Help creating a data management plan.
- Describe metadata.
- Share file formats.
- Find data storage options.
Open Science Framework (OSF)
Open Science Framework is a platform that allows researchers to host their projects. Researchers can also register their scientific studies using the OSF features.
- Share projects across institutions.
- Hosts non-funded projects.
- Protocol Publishing.
OSF has a Wiki that details what OSF stands for and how it can be used by different user groups.
How the Library Can Help
The Medical Center Library provides a few different services. First is that we have a Literature Search Request Form that can be filled out with keywords and/or MeSH headings.
In addition, we also provide support for Systematic Reviews. That information can be found on the Systematic Review Guide