Data Management
Data management is the systematic organization and planning for data throughout the research cycle which includes:
- collecting and processing data
- analyzing data and publishing research results
- planning for long-term access and storage.
One important area of service provided by Data Services is assisting George Mason researchers with data management.
Check out our Data Management Checklist & Resources page for information and tutorials on data management principles, data sharing and archiving of research data.
Guidance for Writing Your Data Management Plan
- DMPTool Online is an online tool that will guide you step-by-step in preparing your data management plan. The DMPTool includes templates for funding organizations that require data management plans. Once you work through and fill out the template, you can use the document to submit along with your grant application.
- To get started connect to DMPTool Online.
- Click on the link My Plans.
- Choose George Mason University from Select Your Institution.
- When you see the log in screen, log in with your Mason e-mail username and password.
- Once connected, you’ll be prompted to choose a template based on the grant for which you are applying.
- DMPTool Online list of Funder Requirements links to information on what’s required from NSF, NIH, NEH, etc. for their data management plans.
- Need a place to archive your research data?
- Open Data Repositories directory from Simmons College. The directory is broken out by subject categories.
- Archiving Data in the Mason Archival Repository Service (MARS). George Mason University Libraries’ institutional repository.
Additional Information for NSF Data Management Plans:
- Template and Examples for Writing NSF Data Management Plans
- NSF Data Management Guidelines outlines the general information to include in your plan in addition to directorate specific guidance.
- ICPSR Webinar: Guidance on Preparing a Data Management Plan slides and video.
For more help contact:
Wendy Mann | wmann@gmu.edu | 703.993.5272
George Mason Research Support & Policies:
- Office of Research & Economic Development
- Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
- OSP and Related Policies
- Office of Research Subject Protections
- University Research Policies
- Ownership and Maintenance of Research Records
- Copyright in University Works
- Patenting University Inventions
- Data Stewardship Policy
- Records Management Policy
- Information Technology Unit: Information Technology Security