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NIH Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Policy

What is the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy?

With an effective date of January 25, 2023, the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (NOT-OD-21-013) states:

"The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing this final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy) to promote the management and sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research. This Policy establishes the requirements of submission of Data Management and Sharing Plans (hereinafter Plans) and compliance with NIH Institute, Center, or Office (ICO)-approved Plans. It also emphasizes the importance of good data management practices and establishes the expectation for maximizing the appropriate sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research, with justified limitations or exceptions. This Policy applies to research funded or conducted by NIH that results in the generation of scientific data."

What does this mean for you as a researcher?

If you are supported by NIH funding for your project (with an application on or after January 25, 2023), then you are required to prospectively submit a data management plan with your funding application, as well as ensure that the plan which was submitted and accepted is followed appropriately.  Future funding can be impacted if you are found to be in non-compliance.

What is Subject to the Policy?

What types of research projects are subject to the NIH DMS policy?

All projects which meet the 3 following criteria are subject to the policy:

❖ Application with Receipt Dates on or after January 25, 2023
❖ Funded by the NIH at any amount/level
❖ Produces any type of data

Additional Policies

What about other NIH data sharing policies, like the Genomic Data Sharing Policy or the 2003 Data Sharing Policy?

Your research may be subject to other data management and sharing policies, including through the NIH, Ohio State, and other funding sources or publishers.

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