The SOM Office of Research is offering this online session to support researchers with the upcoming implementation requirements for the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy . The session will cover the best ways to meet the requirements as well as outline available resources. If you have specific questions or areas of concern, please email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for inclusion in the discussion.
Effective January 25, 2023, the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy applies to all research that meets these criteria:
Research activities covered by the DMS Policy include the following regardless of funding level:
The DMS Policy does not apply to research and other activities that do not generate scientific data. Examples include: Training (Ts), Fellowships (Fs), Certain non-research Career Awards (e.g. KM1), Construction (C06), Conference Grants (R13), Resources (Gs), Research-related Infrastructure programs (e.g., S06) and non-research activities.
For more information and assistance creating your data management plan, visit guides.lib.unc.edu/nih-data-sharing.