More and more research funding organisations, including the Research Council of Lithuania and the European Union, require to submit a data management plan (DMP) with a project application or when signing a funding agreement.
A DMP is a document drawn up at the beginning of the research project that provides information on collection, protection and availability of research data generated by the project. The DMP explains how the data will be managed throughout the project and after its completion. It states what measures will be taken to ensure reliable storage and backup, outlines how the data will be made available for re-use and specifies the measures that will be taken to address legal and ethical issues that affect data sharing.
Each institution may have its own requirements regarding the format and the content of the DMP, so it is recommended that researchers follow the guidelines or use the templates provided by the institution the DMP is being prepared for.
Research data management plan implementation costs can be covered by funding institutions or funds from other sources.
Data management plan requirements of the principal research funders
| Research Council of Lithuania |
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- Data management plan is submitted either with the project proposal or when signing the grant agreement.
- The expenses incurred during the project to implement the data management plan are eligible expenses, and may be included as an item of the estimated total cost of the project.
Data management plans for Research Council of Lithuania projects can be conveniently prepared using the Library’s DMP Wizard (VU institutional sign-in is required).
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| Horizon Europe |
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- DMP is mandatory for all projects that generate or reuse data.
- The project proposal must include a short outline (up to one page) on how the research data will be managed during the project. The outline will be evaluated with the proposal. If the proposer is planning to use one of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) federated repositories (e.g. MIDAS, Zenodo or other), it is recommended that they mention it in the proposal.
- By signing the grant agreement, the beneficiary commits to submitting a full DMP as a deliverable (normally, at the latest 6 months after the date of signature of the grant agreement) and to regularly updating it.
Horizon Europe Programme Guide
Online tools helpful when preparing Horizon Europe DMPs: DMPonline and Argos.
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Data management plans for other research funders
When preparing a data management plan for any research funder, it is recommended that you first get informed about the DMP requirements that are specific to the particular funder or project.
Data management plans for other funders can be prepared using the abovementioned tools: DMPonline, Argos, and DMPTool (US funders).
Need some advice?
If you have any questions, please contact the VU Library’s Scientific Information and Data Division via the Open Science Consultation Portal.
The Scientific Information and Data Division also offers training events on topics related to Open Science and research data management. Please contact the Head of Scientific Information and Data Division Gitana Naudužienė if you would like to request a training activity in English (a group of 5 or more attendees is required).
