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Description
Format page for preparing the plans required in applications subject to the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) and/or Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policies.
How to Access
2026 Pilot DMS Plan Format Available for Immediate Use
If you are just starting to prepare your DMS Plan, we recommend using the simplified 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format. The 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format is required for due dates on or after May 25, 2026. We will accept both the 2023 and 2026 formats for due dates prior to May 25, 2026.
If you are just starting to prepare your DMS Plan, we recommend using the simplified 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format. The 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format is required for due dates on or after May 25, 2026. We will accept both the 2023 and 2026 formats for due dates prior to May 25, 2026.
2026 Pilot DMS Plan format page (DOCX, 37 KB)
2023 DMS Plan format page (DOCX, 36 KB)
Instructions
2026 Pilot DMS Plan Format: Refer to Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan.
2023 DMS Plan Format: Instructions are included in the NIH Application Guide (research; career development).