Research Data Services at USU Libraries: DMP Tool

The DMP Tool (Data Management Plan Tool)

"is a free, open-source, application that helps researchers create data management plans (DMPs). These plans are required by many funding agencies as part of the grant proposal submission process. The DMP Tool provides a click-through wizard for creating a DMP that complies with funder requirements. It also has direct links to funder websites, help text for answering questions, and data management best practices resources."

- DMP Tool

DMP Tool provides a guided writing environment to help researchers create data management plans (DMPs). It includes ready-to-use templates and specific guidance on the requirements of most Federal and major private funding entities. Login is via USU's SSO, using your A# and strong password.

You can also view the public plans on DMPTool to see example DMPs.

Information often included in a DMP:

• Types of Data
• File Formats
• Organizing Files
• Metadata: Data Documention
• Persistent Identifiers
• Security and Storage
• Sharing and Archiving
• Citing Data
• Copyright and Privacy