Health Sciences Research Data Management: Sharing Policies

The University of Louisville Management and Sharing of Research Data Policy outlines expectations by the university for researchers of all disciplines.

The NIH is a major source of funding for health sciences research. Like most funding agencies, they require a DMP and have their own Data Sharing Policy. See the links below for the current policy and the future policy.

The current NIH Data Sharing Policy remains in effect until January 25, 2023 (also see this link)

The final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing will go into effect January 25, 2023

NIH Genomic Data Sharing

The NIH has put together a list of Data Management and Sharing Tips & Resources:

• 1-page flyer on the who, what, where, and when of the DMS Policy
• 2-part webinar series on understanding the DMS Policy and digging deeper into what’s required
• 3 key steps to implement the DMS Policy
• 4 sample DMS Plans to assist as you develop a plan for your research
• 5 minutes is all it takes to determine what sharing policies apply to your research with this decision tool
• 6 elements recommended for a robust DMS Plan, a key component for your funding application
• 7 examples of allowable costs for data management and sharing
• 8+ slides in our Implementing the DMS Policy slide deck
• Fewer than 9 key differences between the 2003 data sharing policy vs. the new DMS policy, illustrated on the policy comparison table
• 10 activities that generally do and do not generate scientific data, including a complete list of activity codes generally subject to the DMS Policy
• 11+ FAQs to address your questions, and who to contact for more information
• Dozens of NIH-supported data repositories and resources to help you find an appropriate repository for your research

• George Institute for Global Health
• NSF
• SAGE Publications Inc.
• Wiley
• Taylor & Francis