Research funder policy summaries
Policy summaries and guidance on data management requirements for our various research funders.
Research funder policy summaries
Policy summaries and guidance on data management requirements for our various research funders.
Many research funders in the UK have policies on the management and sharing of research data. While policies vary, they generally include the following requirements:
- Write a data management plan (DMP), usually on application.
- Look after your data appropriately during the research.
- Preserve and share your data as widely as permitted.
- Include a data availability statement in publications (required for UKRI funders).
DMP templates for individual funders can be accessed via DMPonline. (You will need to log in to the Sheffield version of DMPonline to access guidance and feedback options.) Further guidance and examples are available from the Digital Curation Centre (DCC). Annotated templates are also available from the University of Sheffield via ORDA.
The UKRI funders share common principles on research data, but you should check your individual funder’s website for current information and guidance on data management requirements.
Find links to these, and policy summaries provided by the DCC, below.
- AHRC
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DMP required on application.
AHRC research funding guide (including data management plan guidance)
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BBSRC
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DMP required on application.
- EPSRC
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DMP expected.
- ESRC
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DMP required on application.
- MRC
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DMP required on application.
- NERC
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DMP required on application.
- STFC
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DMP required on application.
- Wellcome Trust
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Outputs management plan may be required on application.
Wellcome data management and sharing policy
- CRUK
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DMP required on application.
CRUK data sharing and management strategy
Practical guidance for researchers on writing data sharing plans
- EC (Horizon 2020)
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DMP required within 6 months of project start.
Horizon 2020 guidelines on open access to research data
- EC (Horizon Europe)
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Short DMP at proposal stage; full DMP normally by month 6.
- Other funders
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NIHR
DMP required.
NIHR position on the sharing of research data
Royal Society
DMP may be required on application.
Royal Society research grants scheme
BCN
DMP requested.
BCN project grant application guidelines
Parkinson’s UK
DMP required on application.
For further information, please contact rdm@sheffield.ac.uk