May 20, 2026
NIH Revises Data Management and Sharing Plan Format
The NIH has introduced a shorter, more streamlined format for Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plans (NOT-OD-26-046). The updated format is intended to reduce administrative burden, clarify expectations, improve consistency, and make plans easier for the NIH to review and monitor. While the format is changing, the purpose of the DMS Plan remains the same …