The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a new policy for the management and sharing of scientific data starting for (most) grants submitted January 25, 2023 or later. In this course we will describe what the new policy requires, places where you might want to share your particular kind of data, and how to deal with possible challenges associated with the policy.
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This course is for anyone writing a grant proposal for NIH that needs to know more about this policy and how to abide by it. It will guide learners gently through the process and help you figure out where you might need to share your data.
This course is intended for those who are somewhat familiar with the grant writing process, however those who are completely new to grant writing will still find the material useful, but may need to look up a few terms.
Learning Objectives:
1) Explain why the NIH has implemented this new policy
2) Describe the elements required in a data management and sharing plan
3) Identify appropriate data sharing repositories for different projects
4) Write a data management and sharing plan
Unique Features of this Course
- Beginner friendly for those who want to get started learning about this policy
- Guided gentle step-by-step process to write your own data management and sharing plan
- Easy access to relevant links associated with this policy and helpful tools
- Helpful guidance about where to share your data
- Information about nuances involved in the policy
Key Words
Data Sharing, NIH, Data Management, Data Sharing and Management Plans, Grant Writing, Grant Applications
Intended Audience
- Those involved in writing NIH grants
- Those involved in submitting NIH grants
Syllabus
About This Course & Introduction to the Policy
In this module, we'll introduce the course logistics and cover an overview. We'll also introduce the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, and what it means for you.
Creating a Data Management and Sharing Plan
In this module we will go through the elements of a data management and sharing plan, provide guidance about how to identify how to manage your and where to store, describe how to budget for data sharing, and finally walk through the writing process. We will also discuss tips about the submission process regarding your data management and sharing plan.
Further Resources & Conclusion
This module includes additional information that you might find helpful in preparing your plan.
