Definition: Data Management Plans (DMPs) are a key element of
good data management. A DMP describes the data management life cycle for
the data to be collected, processed and/or generated by a project. As part of making research data findable, accessible,
interoperable and re-usable (FAIR), a DMP should include information on:
the handling of research data during & after the end of the project
what data will be collected, processed and/or generated
which methodology & standards will be applied
whether data will be shared/made open access and
how data will be curated & preserved (including after the end of the project).
Horizon 2020: A DMP is required for all projects participating in the
extended ORD pilot, unless they opt out of the ORD pilot. However,
projects that opt out are still encouraged to submit a DMP on a
voluntary basis.