The DMP Assistant is a free, bilingual online tool supported by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to help researchers develop comprehensive Data Management Plans (DMPs).
The DMP Assistant supports researchers and scholars to comply with Tri-Agency requirements and institutional policies by guiding users through key data management topics such as data collection, documentation, storage, sharing, and preservation. The platform promotes best practices in research data stewardship and features UBC-specific templates and guidance.
Support
| Service Area | Unit | Contact | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| General Support | UBC Library | Request a Consultation |
Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| DMP Pre-Award Quick Guide | This brief guide from UBC Library presents a general introduction for creating an effective pre-award Data Management Plan (DMP) to help you plan and organize your research and to meet the Tri-Agency funder requirements for research data |
| DMP Post-Award Quick Guide | This brief guide from UBC Library presents a general introduction for creating an effective post-award data management plan (DMP) to help you plan and organize your research and to meet the Tri-Agency funder requirements for research data. |
| DMP Training Modules | Asynchronous, detailed guidance from UBC Library on creating a DMP with coverage across all key areas. |
| DMP Exemplars | Produced by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, these are example DMPs from a range of disciplines and study types. |
| Tri-Agencies funding opportunities requiring data management plans | Updated list from the Tri-Agencies of funding opportunities requiring a DMP. |
External Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| DMP Tool | The US equivalent to the DMP Assistant, used for US funding opportunities such as those from NIH or NSF. |