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Effective January 25, 2023, the NIH requires a Data Management and Sharing Plan with all proposals that generate scientific data. The policy expects data to be shared broadly at the conclusion of the research.

Learn what’s required, explore sample plans and budgeting tips, and access NIH and UC Irvine tools to support your plan development.

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy


Understand the goals, scope and expectations of the policy, including the types of research it covers.

Visit NIH Data Sharing

Types of Research Covered

UC Irvine Libraries Support


Access tools like the DMPTool and schedule 1:1 consultations with library experts.

Explore UC Irvine Libraries

Sample Plans & Budgeting


Review sample Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plans and explore guidance on how to budget for data management activities in your NIH proposals.

View Sample DMS Plans

View Budgeting Guidance

NIH Webinars


Two-part series with recordings and slide decks:

View Webinar Resources

UC Irvine-Specific Sessions


UC Irvine School of Medicine Office of Research

November 8, 2022

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UC Irvine Office of Research

January 10, 2023

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Please note: This includes human subjects research consent language for the DMS policy.

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For all inquiries, please contact the School of Medicine Research Development Unit.

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