Do you know that managing your research data has never been easier because you can now use Data Management Plans (DMP) Online?
The data you use and generate during your research will underpin your findings, results and the integrity of any works you publish as a result of your project. If this data is lost, stolen, corrputed, damaged or misused, it could be a devastating impact for the whole research project. Why risk it when you can easily plan to avoid loss or damage to your important research data by using DMP Online?
Short summary about DMP Online
DMP Online is a web platform that supports researchers to write data management plans. It contains current funder templates, best practice guidlines from your funder and the University of Kent, and an option to get expert feedback, to enable the creation of good quality Data Managment Plans (DMP).
Quick introduction to Data Management Plans
A research data management plan helps you keep control and be ready for every stage. Most funders expect to see a plan when you apply for a grant. Major funders specifiy templates for the plan but, where there isn’t a template or you are not applying for external funding, there are general principles to follow.
Watch this short video about Writing a Data Management Plan
Access and use DMP Online
DMP online is simple to use and guidance is delivered within the service. Use the help pages for general guidance and access detailed guidance from funder specific templates.
When you have accessed DMP Online, sign in with your institutional credentials and choose “University of Kent” from the list of options. Find out more about how to use DMP Online to help you get started.
Get support
Please email the Research and Scholarly Communication Support Team to get support and guidance.