20 Acknowledged

Continued emphasis on data management plans as a condition of research funding is necessary

Recommendation
We welcome UKRI’s use of data management plans. A continued emphasis on their importance as a condition of research funding is necessary.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts, affirming that data management plans remain an important requirement and UKRI will be considering how to further enhance their utility as part of policy and funding application requirement reviews.
Paragraph Reference
106
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
We accept this conclusion. 54. Data management plans remain an important requirement for most research projects that UKRI funds. As part of the review and development of research data policies and funding application requirements, UKRI will be considering how to further enhance their utility, while making it as easy as possible for researchers to apply for UKRI funding.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.1 yrs
Report published 10 May 2023