Just-in-Time (JIT) Screen: For revisions prior to award issuance.
RPPR Module: For revisions after award issuance, at the time of the RPPR.
Prior Approval Module: For revisions requested off-cycle (other than at the time of the RPPR).
Emails and other forms of communication will no longer be accepted for submitting DMS Plan revisions.
The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan is a key component of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, which became effective on January 25, 2023.
This policy requires researchers to submit a DMS Plans as part of their funding application or proposal submitted on or after January 25, 2023. The policy applies to all NIH-funded or NIH-conducted research that generates scientific data, regardless of funding level or mechanism. However, it does NOT apply to activities that do not generate scientific data, such as training, infrastructure development, or non-research activities.
While DMS Plans are not typically included in scored peer review criteria (unless specified in the funding opportunity), NIH Program Staff are responsible for reviewing and approving these plans before awarding funding. Each funding institute must approve the DMS Plan prior to the issuance of an award.
Research covered by the DMS Policy includes, but is not limited to:
Activities excluded from the policy include, but are not limited to:
Researchers should consult the complete list of NIH activity codes subject to the DMS Policy and review their funding opportunity announcements to confirm applicability.
Compliance Requirements
During the funding period, researchers are required to:
Noncompliance may result in enforcement actions, such as additional award conditions, award termination, or implications for future funding.
Researchers may revise their DMS Plans during the funding period with approval from the NIH Institute, Center, or Office (ICO).
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