Data management and sharing: NIH policy details and guidance

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of Final NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy) will take effect on January 25, 2023. This new policy applies to all NIH-supported research. scientific dataGrantee must develop a data management and sharing plan (referred to as a DMS plan).

We have previously outlined tips and tricks for planning ahead for data management and sharing. Now, with policy enforcement deadlines fast approaching, we want to best prepare grant applicants by providing newly available resources and data sharing expectations. In addition to reading the policy, applicants are encouraged to review her related NIH notices for more information. Expected elements of a DMS plan, Allowable costWhen Guidance for choosing a data repository.

Data management and shared resources

NIH recently Scientific data sharing site Equipped with tools to answer questions What policies apply to my research? you can also find Best practices for scientific data managementmetadata, naming conventions, data storage formats, and DMS policy FAQ.

Your DMS plan should be tailored to your research project. We encourage you to seek specific guidance on the types of data and resources relevant to your research. For example, you can find this if you plan to develop software tools. FAQs about sharing software and source code Helpful. You can also browse NIA-funded resources and repositories. List of data repositories supported by NIHWe encourage you to leverage your own institutional resources to help develop a meaningful DMS plan, including librarians, repositories, and data curation services.

Data management and sharing: what to expect

DMS plans must be submitted through: eRA Commons As a component of a grant application.A DMS plan if the Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy also applies Mandatory elements of GDS policy must be addressed (That is, we will not draft another genomic data sharing plan). However, other policies that may apply to the project (such as sharing of model organisms, research tools, dissemination of clinical trials, etc.) should be planned separately.

DMS plans will not be evaluated or scored during the peer review process unless otherwise stated in Section V of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) you are applying for. During the pre-ruling stage, NIA program staff will assess how well the DMS plan addresses the essential elements of the policy and her FOA’s specific expectations. Robust development of a DMS plan supports expedited processing and prevents delays in the pre-arbitration stage. A program representative will contact you directly if any corrections are required. Please note that plans must be approved by program staff before an application can be funded.

Once the application is funded, compliance with the approved DMS plan is a condition of award notification. We assess compliance (at least) in our annual progress reports. Failure to comply may result in the addition of special terms and conditions or termination of benefits. It may also influence future funding decisions for you or your institution. Therefore, it is important to draft a policy-compliant plan and comply with his DMS plan if the grant is awarded.

where to find more answers

For additional NIA guidance on sharing data and other resources, and application-specific DMS plan requirements, please contact your NIA Program Officer or leave a comment below. Stay tuned for future posts in this blog series for tips on formatting your plan.