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What is a DMS Plan?

A Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) is a written plan that describes how scientific data will be managed, shared, and made findable and accessible to future researchers. Visit the NIH website to access the latest version of Data Management and Sharing Plan Format.

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