Funder Requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DMP Tool maintains these templates, however, researchers should always consult the program officers and policy documents directly for authoritative guidance. Sample plans are provided by a funder or another trusted party.

Template Name	Download	Organization name	Last Updated	Funder Links	Create a new plan	Sample Plans (if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organization or a trusted party.
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 Update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (2022)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Generic	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management DOE Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Management DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Policy on Digital Data Management	Requires login
Department of Energy (DOE): Generic (2025 Update)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan Frequently Asked Questions DOE Public Access Plan	Requires login
Atlantic Offshore Research (RWSC & ROSA)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	03-04-2026		Requires login
Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative For Offshore Wind	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative	11-25-2025		Requires login
iPlaces French Polynesia Template	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	iPlaces Alliance	07-26-2025		Requires login
(OUTDATED) NASA Heliophysics Science Division - Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov)	05-27-2025	NASA Plan for Increasing Access to the Results of Scientific Research NASA FAQ Publications and DMPs	Requires login	NASA DMP FAQ Roses and Example DMPs
(OUTDATED) NASA Planetary Science Division ROSES Data Management Plan (DMP) Template	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov)	05-27-2025	For Researchers	Requires login
NASA: ROSES Open Science and Data Management Plan (all science divisions)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (nasa.gov)	05-27-2025	ROSES Opens Science and Data Management Plan Webpage Template questions (Email) Open-Source Science Guidance NASA Science Mission Directorate Scientific Information Policy for the Science Mission Directorate	Requires login

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