A DMP is a dynamic document where researchers describe how research data should be managed throughout a research project. All projects awarded funding must assess the need for a data management plan.
The Research Council of Norway (RCN) describes Data Management Plans:
The plan is a living document that follows the research project and specifies the following:
- the kind of data that will be generated
- how the data will be described
- where the data will be stored
- whether and how the data can be shared
The purpose is to plan how to safeguard the research data, not just during the project period, but also for future reuse of the data. A data management plan is an effective means of identifying costs associated with data management and storage, and can also help you plan how to cover these costs.
We recommend using the NSD Data Management Plan. It satisfies the requirements of the RCN and the European commission, and can be shared with colleagues in Norway and abroad. You can of course use other tools to create your DMP, as long as your plan meets the funders’ criteria.
Check out UiTs example overview of allready filled in Data Management Plans.
Alternatively the UiS word template can be used. This is for projects which does not handle personal data. This template is an adaptation of the UiT template.
Feel free to contact Stavanger University Library if you are a researcher at UiS and need help with creating your Data Management Plan.