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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 DMS Plan Format Now Required
With the May 25, 2026 transition date behind us, the 2026 DMS Plan format must be used for all applications and progress reports.
With the May 25, 2026 transition date behind us, the 2026 DMS Plan format must be used for all applications and progress reports.
2026 DMS Plan format page (DOCX, 37 KB)
2023 DMS Plan format page (DOCX, 36 KB)
Instructions
2026 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).