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Description
Optional 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
For Due Dates On or Before May 24, 2026
Form Expiration Date
NIH will be updating this form to reflect its approval renewal from OMB. In the meantime, continue to use the posted version:
Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page (DOCX, 36 KB)
NIH will be updating this form to reflect its approval renewal from OMB. In the meantime, continue to use the posted version:
Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page (DOCX, 36 KB)
For Due Dates On or After May 25, 2026
Updated Format Coming Soon
Effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, applicants and recipients are required to utilize a new, simpler format for Data Management and Sharing Plans (NOT-OD-26-046). Preview the format to be used:
Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page (OMB Clearance Pending) (PDF, 110 KB)
Effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, applicants and recipients are required to utilize a new, simpler format for Data Management and Sharing Plans (NOT-OD-26-046). Preview the format to be used:
Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page (OMB Clearance Pending) (PDF, 110 KB)
Instructions
Instructions for developing a data management and sharing plan are included in the NIH Application Guide (research; career development).
Samples for due dates on or before May 24, 2026
Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan