Toolkit - Developing a DMS Plan

The NIH provides a blank template for the two-page document, examples can be found in the NIH Resource section of this webpage.  

DMPTool: The California Digital Library (CDL) provides a free DMPTool to assist in creating a plan.  The CDL service has developed templates with guidance to assist in creating a plan when using the tool. The DMPTool is free.  WVU encourages PIs to use the DMPTool as soon DMS Plans will need to be in machine readable format.

ORCHID iD: WVU strongly recommends creating an ORCID iD. This free service aims to support the creation of a permanent, clear, and unambiguous record of research and scholarly communication by enabling reliable attribution of authors and contributors.

*SUB-AWARDS: In most cases the primary recipient will be responsible for the DMS Plan even if WVU is generating and storing data in support of the research.  However, the primary recpient may require information about WVU's practices to complete the DMS Plan.  

WVU provides standard language to use for some sections of the plan, refer to the item below. 

Sample NIH Templates:

• NIH Sample Template: Human Genomic Data
  
• NIH Sample Template: Human MRI and Clinical Assessments
• NIH Sample Template: Model Data Sharing Plan
• NIH Sample Template: Mouse Genomic Data