Planning for data sharing at the design phase of a research project can make compliance with the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy much easier. The following pages outline five planning steps that will help ensure a smooth process for the management and sharing of data.
Following these steps will also assist you in writing the required data management and sharing plan.
The five planning steps involve:
- Checking to see if the policy applies
- Addressing protections for human subjects
- Identifying an appropriate data sharing repository
- Estimating data management and sharing costs
- Considering using the DMPTool to write your plan