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Research Data Management

This guide will assist researchers in planning for the various stages of managing their research data and in preparing data management plans required with funding proposals.

Understanding the Nelson Memo

OSTP "Nelson Memo" (PDF): "Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research"

The goal of the Nelson Memo is to provide free, immediate (without embargo) and equitable access to research that is federally funded. 

It applies to all federal agencies, including those providing funding in the Humanities and Social Sciences

It applies to both peer reviewed publications (journal articles, conference papers etc) and underlying scientific data. 

 

Timeline and Key dates:

August 25, 2022, Nelson Memo published

December 31, 2024. Deadline for agencies to publishing final public access policies

December 31, 2025, New Policies become effective no later than this date