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UAL Graduate Student Data Management Ambassador Program

Session 5: The DMP Tool (Oct. 13, 2025)

Format: 

  • Zoom presentation with discussion
  • Independent study (see Assignment Session 5)

Description: Using the DMPTool to write Data Management Plans (focus on NIH)

Time: 1 hour

Objectives: Explain and demonstrate the functionality of the DMPTool and its benefits; Learn how to use the DMPTool to write a NIH Data Management Plan and then evaluate the DMP with an experienced mentor. 

 

Assignment Session 5

Post-session assignment:

Create a NIH DMSP based on a research project in your lab using the DMPTool and submit the plan for feedback.

Mentors will schedule a 1:1 meeting with ambassadors to review their DMSP submissions

Time: 3 hours

Other Resources

  • The DMPTool
  • DMPTool Public Plans
    • Public plans are plans created using the DMP Tool service and shared publicly by their owners. They are not vetted for quality, completeness, or adherence to funder guidelines. 
    • Public plans marked with a "Featured" label are high-quality examples selected by DMPTool administrators to showcase good practices in data management