Biosciences for Researchers

A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a formal document outlining how you will handle data during your research project and after the project is complete.

• Data management addresses the entire lifecycle of your data--from creation to organization, access, storage, preservation, and distribution.
• Managing your research data ensures that it will be accessible and usable over time.
• Managing your data is a key step to avoiding false claims, and to not losing your information.
• A data management plan may be required by a grant funding agency, plus it's a good idea to organize your data for you, your labmates, and colleagues.