In 2023, NIH issued the DMS Policy to promote the sharing of scientific data. Harvard’s collaborative response to the policy included developing new outreach, resources, and services. In the next phase of our work, we seek information on the broader data management and sharing landscape, both at... Read more about University Survey on Data Management and Sharing (DMS)

The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) is an association of federal agencies, research policy organizations and academic research institutions with the mission of streamlining the administration of federally sponsored research and create resources that are available to the research enterprise. We have work closely with them over the years on various activities, including efforts to implement our ...

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The NIH has updated their FAQs to address questions regarding concerns when sharing scientific data that could be the subject of a patent application, or that were generated under SBIR/STTR awards. Have more questions about NIH data sharing policies? Please visit the Scientific Data Sharing site, Data Management and Sharing FAQs, and Genomic Data Sharing FAQs.

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On October 12, 2023, the “Other Request” type will be available for NIH awards with changes to an approved Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) requiring the recipient to submit a formal Prior Approval request. For NIH awards, this functionality may only be used for... Read more about eRA Commons Prior Approval Requests for DMS Plan Revisions

In the September 21st FDP Meeting, the session covered updates on the progress of phase 1 of the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Pilot, which focuses on testing the effectiveness and usability of two DMS Plan templates. Planning for phase 2 of the pilot were also discussed, which will focus on budgeting and costing issues related to the new NIH DMS Policy. Refer to the...

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On October 12, 2023, the “Other Request” type will be available for NIH awards with changes to an approved Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) requiring the recipient to submit a formal Prior Approval request. For NIH awards, this functionality may only be used for ... Read more about eRA Commons Prior Approval Requests for DMS Plan Revisions

NIH published Notice NOT-OD-23-185 to remind the extramural research community that any changes to an approved Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) (for funded awards subject to the ... Read more about Prior Approval Requests for Revisions to an Approved DMS Plan

Please review the below Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) budgeting guidance, effective for deadlines on or after 10/5/23.

NIH Application Instruction Updates for DMS Costs

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NIH has provided sample DMS Plans as examples of how a DMS Plan could be completed in different contexts, conforming to the elements described above. These sample DMS Plans are provided for educational purposes to assist applicants with developing Plans but are not intended to be used as templates and their use does not guarantee approval by NIH. Refer to the full post for more information.

Source: NIH NEXUS Post

The Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan and Resource Sharing Plan are separate attachments that may be required for your application. One does not necessarily replace the other.

NIH has a number of sharing policies. The Data Management and Sharing and...

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NIH's DMS Policy is consistent with federal regulations for the protection of human research participants and other NIH expectations for the use and sharing of scientific data derived from human participants. NIH created a set of principles and best practices for creating a robust framework for... Read more about DMS Principles & Best Practices for Protecting Participant Privacy

The presentation materials from NIH's Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration held February 1-2, 2023 are now available. For more information, refer to the NIH Nexus Post.

The University's NIH DMS Policy working group invites you to share your thoughts on the policy and how the University can support data management and sharing in a 10-minute Harvard University DMS Policy Survey. They will utilize your responses to understand the policy’s effect on research at Harvard and to develop additional resources and services. They are committed to sharing the results of this survey anonymously, focusing on the best and most actionable responses. Please complete the... Read more about University Survey on NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

Source: NIH Post

No one wants to find out they’ve missed a requirement when it’s too late to do anything about it.  

Our eRA Systems (e.g., ASSIST, eRA Commons) perform several business rule...

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