12 Days of Data Management and Sharing Tips & Resources 

As we get closer to the January 25, 2023 effective date of the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, here are 12 tips and resources we would like to gift you – but you might have to supply your own partridge in a pear tree 😊

• 1-page flyer on the who, what, where, and when of the DMS Policy
• 2-part webinar series on understanding the DMS Policy and digging deeper into what’s required
• 3 key steps to implement the DMS Policy
• 4 sample DMS Plans to assist as you develop a plan for your research, and an optional format page
• 5 minutes is all it takes to determine what sharing policies apply to your research with this decision tool
• 6 elements recommended for a robust DMS Plan, a key component for your funding application
• 7 examples of allowable costs for data management and sharing
• 8+ slides in our Implementing the DMS Policy slide deck
• Fewer than 9 key differences between the 2003 data sharing policy vs. the new DMS policy, illustrated on the policy comparison table
• 10 activities that generally do and do not generate scientific data, including a complete list of activity codes generally subject to the DMS Policy
• 11+ FAQs to address your questions, and who to contact for more information
• Dozens of NIH-supported data repositories and resources to help you find an appropriate repository for your research

May your days be merry and bright, and may all your submissions go right ❄