Creating a data management plan

A DMP is a living document

Research is all about discovery, and the process of doing research sometimes requires you to
shift gears and revise your intended path. Your DMP is a living document that you may need to
alter as the course of your research changes. Remember that any time your research plans
change, you should review your DMP to make sure that it still meets your needs.
Preparing to write a DMP
Before you sit down to write your DMP, you may want to do a little thinking. The following
documents provide guidance on the types of issues you may need to consider as you begin the
process of writing your DMP.

 Including IT Costs in Research Grants (specific to Stanford)

 Data storage and backup
 Data best practices
 Creating metadata
 Working with sensitive data
 Data sharing
 Licensing your data
 Data preservation
 Stanford-specific guidance for NSF: Preparing Data Management Plans for NSF Grant
Applications (pdf)
 Self-assessment: Data Management Plan Self-Assessment Questionnaire (pdf)