The use of a data management plan enables transparent, traceable and verifiable handling of research data in the individual steps of the life cycle. The Research Data Management Service Centre provides a DMP template that can be adapted to the specific needs and requirements of a funding body. The DMP template comprises eight main elements, which are shown in the following diagram:

Supplementary instructions for completing this sample template are also available. If you have any questions about the sample template or how to complete this template, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also welcome your comments and suggestions so that we can continue to optimise the template or instructions.