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DMP Templates from Funding Agencies
DMP Templates and Guidelines Provided by Funding Agencies
To support the preparation of Data Management Plans (DMPs), funding agencies provide dedicated templates and guidelines. Below is a summary of information from major funding agencies.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)From FY2024, preparation of a DMP has become mandatory in principle for all KAKENHI research categories.
- Basic Policy on the Handling of Research Data in JSPS Programs
- Management and Utilization of Research Data in KAKENHI
- Changes to KAKENHI from FY2025
- Sample DMP formats and completed examples
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Strategic Basic Research ProgramsSubmission of a DMP is required for programs such as CREST, PRESTO (Sakigake), ERATO, etc.
- JST Basic Policy on the Handling of Research Outputs to Promote Open Science
- JST Guidelines for Promoting Open Science
- * Items to be included in the DMP and required metadata elements are specified in these guidelines.
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
Medical Research and Development Promotion Programs- Basic Policy on the Handling of Research and Development Data at AMED
- Request for Confirmation of DMP Contents
- (Appendix 1) Data Management Plan Template (FY 2025 version)
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
Industrial Technology Research and Development Programs- Basic Policy on Data Management in NEDO Projects
- Form 1: Data Management Plan Submission Form (Commissioned Research)
- Form 2: Metadata Submission Form (Commissioned Research)
- Appendix 1: Data Management Plan (Common to Commissioned and Grant Projects)
- Appendix 2: Metadata (Common to Commissioned and Grant Projects)
- (Reference) Comparison Table of New and Old Versions of the Data Management Basic Policy (3rd / 1st editions)
Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA)
Environmental Restoration and Conservation Programs- Submission of Data Management Plans and Reporting of Metadata
- Environment Research and Technology Development Fund – Forms for Researchers
- DMP Submission Form [DMP Form 1]
- Metadata Reporting Form [DMP Form 2]
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare- Guidelines on the Management and Utilization of Research Data for Health and Labour Sciences Research
- Promotion of Research Data Management and Utilization in Health and Labour Sciences Research
- Sample DMP Template
Points to Note When Preparing a DMP
- Always check the latest call guidelines issued by each funding agency.
- Select an appropriate template based on your research field and project scale.
- If you have any questions, please contact the relevant funding agency's help desk or the university's support office.