Data Management Plans

Writing a Data Plan

Why Do I Need a Plan?

  • Meet data management requirements mandated by grant funding agencies
  • Increase research impact and visibility
  • Simplify the research process so data can easily be found
  • Avoid duplication of data

Comply with Duke Kunshan’s policies for data retention, security, and open-access

How Do I Write & Submit a Duke Kunshan DMP?

Submit your completed DMP to the Research Support Office.

What are Metadata Standards?

Metadata is data documentation that helps you understand your data, and helps other researchers find, use, and properly cite your data. 

If possible, use the standards of your discipline.

Other standards include:

Data Documentation Initiative (DDI): International standard for statistical and social science data.

Writing a Data Plan

A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a formal document that outlines guidelines and requirements to help you organize and manage your data during and after the research project.

Need Assistance?

Contact Duke Kunshan’s Office of Research Support.

Template, Tools, and Sample Plans

Template

Submit your completed DMP to the Research Support Office.

Tools to Help Create a DMP for a Grant Application

Sample DMPs for Grant Applications

Need Assistance?

Contact Duke Kunshan’s Office of Research Support.

Archiving & Sharing Data

Research Data Archives

Licensing & Intellectual Property

Need Assistance?

Contact Duke Kunshan’s Office of Research Support.