How can I stay informed about evolving federal, state, and institutional policies related to data?
NewStaying compliant with evolving policies, especially federal policies related to public access and data sharing, requires researchers to stay informed, proactive, and well-connected to campus resources. You can find the most recent announcements and communications from federal agencies at IU Research’s RCOfficial 2025 Federal Agency Communications ReceivedOfficial federal agency communications concerning changes to agency operations RC Official 2025 Federal Agency Communications Received Official federal agency communications concerning changes to agency operationsOfficial 2025 Federal Agency Communications Received web page. There are also some agency and organizational websites that can be helpful for researchers to consult.
- RCScientific Data Sharing websiteProcedures in seven compliance areas for all research affiliated with IU RC Scientific Data Sharing website Procedures in seven compliance areas for all research affiliated with IUScientific Data Sharing website from the National Institutes of Health contains information about public access, data management and sharing policies and plans, and publication requirements.
- RCData Management and Sharing PlanOverview of requirements for NSF data management and sharing plans RC Data Management and Sharing Plan Overview of requirements for NSF data management and sharing plansData Management and Sharing Plan from the National Science Foundation contains detailed information about DSMP plans and additional policies and expectations.
- RCDMPTool WebsiteEases creation of machine-actionable data management & sharing plans RC DMPTool Website Eases creation of machine-actionable data management & sharing plansDMPTool Website maintains an updated list of funder requirements.