“MRC’s overarching aim for data-sharing is to maximise the life-time value of research data assets for human health and to do so in a timely and responsible manner, with as few restrictions as possible, consistently with the law, regulation and recognised good practice."
Requirements
Applicants are typically required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) upon application. A DMP template is provided by the MRC (Word doc).
- A simple DMP could be fewer than 500 words long
- In cases where rich resources are to be created, a DMP should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words long
- Population- or patient-based studies must meet 21 additional requirements
- Established population- or patient-based studies should already have a policy on data sharing which can be referred to in your DMP
- Applicants proposing new population- or patient-based studies should contact their Faculty Research Development Manager before submitting their application
- Once research is funded, DMPs should be updated annually by a designated member of the study team
