Do you have questions about EERE's requirements for a Data Management Plan (DMP)? Here are answers to some common questions. If you are wondering what to include in a DMP, go here.
All EERE-funded research activities must have an associated Data Management Plan (DMP). However, please refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific instructions regarding the timing of submission. The plan may be required at application or after selection, but no later than time of award. If required at application, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy reserves the right to reject, without merit review, any application/proposal that does not include a DMP.
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Yes. All proposals submitted for funding for research activities at a laboratory must have an associated Data Management Plan (DMP). The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy reserves the right to reject, without merit review, any proposal that does not include a DMP.
Yes. All proposals submitted for funding for research activities at a laboratory must have an associated Data Management Plan (DMP). The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy reserves the right to reject, without merit review, any proposal that does not include a DMP.
No. These requirements apply only to proposals for research funding submitted directly to EERE and do not apply to proposals to use Department of Energy user facilities or other laboratory infrastructure or services. Any requirements or guidance related to your proposal will be issued by that facility.
Yes, you will need to submit a DMP. The bylaws of the collaboration should be referenced in the DMP you submit.
Yes. Please see specific program guidance on how to prepare a DMP associated with a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application. DMP requirements for the SBIR and STTR programs will be detailed in the relevant solicitation.
If the supplemental proposal enlarges the scope of the research and will therefore be reviewed, then a DMP will be required and should address the research products of the supplemental research scope. If you are uncertain, contact the cognizant program manager.
Yes. The DMP should explain that no additional digital research data will be generated and, if possible, should reference the DMP for the existing award.
Yes. The DMP should simply reference the DMP of the existing grant.
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No. The DMP requirements apply only to proposals for research funding.
Yes. A DMP must be provided and should meet all the EERE Policy on Digital Data Management requirements and any additional requirements stipulated by the Funding Opportunity Announcement or the sponsoring program office. In particular, the DMP should provide cost-benefit considerations to explain why the scientific value in sharing and preserving data generated by the research does not justify the expense and should describe how the research results can be validated if data are not shared or preserved.
Yes. Your DMP could refer to the institution’s policy, but your DMP must meet the requirements to be funded. Proposals that do not comply with EERE policy, including the EERE Policy on Digital Data Management, will not receive funding.