Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing
Notice Number: NOT-OD-21-013
Key Dates:
Release Date: October 29, 2020
Effective Date: January 25, 2023
Related Announcements:
NOT-OD-21-014 – Supplemental Information to the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan
NOT-OD-21-015 – Supplemental Information to the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Allowable Costs for Data Management and Sharing
NOT-OD-21-016 – Supplemental Information to the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Selecting a Repository for Data Resulting from NIH-Supported Research
NOT-OD-20-013 – Request for Public Comments on a DRAFT NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and Supplemental DRAFT Guidance
Issued by: Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)
Summary: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing this final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy) to promote the management and sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research. This Policy establishes the requirements of submission of Data Management and Sharing Plans (hereinafter Plans) and compliance with NIH Institute, Center, or Office (ICO)-approved Plans. It also emphasizes the importance of good data management practices and establishes the expectation for maximizing the appropriate sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research, with justified limitations or exceptions. This Policy applies to research funded or conducted by NIH that results in the generation of scientific data.
Please see the full notice NOT-OD-21-013: Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing for complete details.
Inquiries: Please contact your HRI Grant Administrator or the NIH Office of Science Policy (SciencePolicy@od.nih.gov) with any questions.
