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Research funder policies

Many research funders in the UK have policies on the management and sharing of research data. While policies vary, they generally include the following requirements:

• Write a (DMP), usually on application.
• Look after your data appropriately during the research.
• Preserve and share your data as widely as permitted - funders generally expect data to be retained for a minimum of 10 years after a project, but you should check for specific funding conditions.
• Include a in publications (required for funders).

You can access DMP templates for many individual funders, along with guidance and feedback options, by logging into the Sheffield version of . However, you should check the DMP requirements for your specific funding. Further guidance and examples are available from the .

The UKRI funders share on making your research data open, but individual funders and funding calls have their own data management guidelines and requirements. You can find links to useful information for UKRI and other funders below.

UKRI funders (dropdown)

AHRC

(including data management plan guidance)

BBSRC

EPSRC

ESRC

MRC

(including data management plan guidance) 

NERC

STFC

Other funders (dropdown)

BCN

(see ‘How to apply for a research grant’ on appropriate funding page)

CRUK

EC (Horizon Europe)

(including guidance on complying with the mandatory open science practices)

 

NIHR

Parkinson’s UK

 

Royal Society

  (see Conditions of Award)

Wellcome Trust

For further information, please contact rdm@sheffield.ac.uk