How To Write a Data Management Plan

1. Inform Yourself
2. Create a Draft
3. Complete the DMP

1. Inform Yourself

What Happens with my Research Data throughout the Research Process?

Learn more in our videos on the research data life cycle

What Are the Requirements of the SNSF?

The SNSF expects the data collected in the funded projects to be publicly accessible in digital repositories, provided that no legal, ethical, copyright or other reasons prevent publication.

Requirements of the SNSF for open research data

The SNSF requires a data management plan (DMP) for all funded projects.

Questions to address in a DMP for the SNSF

Requirements of the European Commission

For the requirements of the EC you can find further information here (you can select programs (e.g. HORIZON) in the dropdown menu):

Reference documents to apply for a project in the ERC

2. Create a Draft

Please use the section structure provided by your funding agency.

Templates by the SNSF

We have compiled the section structure of the SNSF in a word document:

DMP SNF (de)

DMP SNF (en)

Writing guide for the different sections of your DMP (PDF, 102 KB)

Templates by the European Commission

The DMP templates for EU projects can be found under "Project Reporting Templates" in the Reference Documents. Or go directly to the Data Management Plan Template of HORIZON Europe.

3. Complete the DMP

Be as specific as possible when formulating your DMP for an application. But keep in mind: the DMP is a living document that you can and should continuously adapt as your project progresses.

You can find examples of DMPs on the website of the University Library Bern.

Get Feedback on your DMP.

Unsure if your DMP is sufficiently detailed? Our Open Science Services team will be happy to provide feedback. Contact us or send your draft to data@ub.uzh.ch