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Funder requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DCC maintains these templates, however, researchers should always consult the funder guidelines directly for authoritative information. 

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(if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organisation or a trusted party.
Horizon Europe Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window European Commission 04-08-2021 https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/reference-documents;programCode=HORIZON Requires login
ERC Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window European Research Council (ERC) 04-08-2025 https://erc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/document/file/ERC_info_document-Open_Research_Data_and_Data_Management_Plans.pdf Requires login
Open Data (D.2.1.) European University for Well-Being Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) 04-08-2025 https://www.euniwell.eu/what-we-do/euniwell-research Requires login
FORMAS Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window FORMAS 04-08-2025 https://formas.se/soka-finansiering/sa-har-gar-det-till/att-kanna-till-nar-du-skriver-en-ansokan.html Requires login
Forte Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Forte (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare) 04-08-2025 https://forte.se/sok-finansiering/pagaende-bidrag/oppen-tillgang/rekommendationer-for-oppen-tillgang-till-forskningsdata/ Requires login
DFG German Research Association Template - Deutsch (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window German Research Association DFG 04-08-2025 Requires login
DFG German Research Association Template - English (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window German Research Association DFG 04-08-2025 Requires login
Health Research Board DMP Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Health Research Board (HRB) Ireland 04-09-2019 Health Research Board
HRB Open Research 		Requires login
Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) 04-08-2025 FNR Policy on Research Data Management Requires login
MRC Template (new window) Opens in new window (new window) Opens in new window Medical Research Council (MRC) 01-10-2024 Data management and sharing
MRC data management plan template guidance 		Requires login Trypanosome Cell Processing example from University of Glasgow
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