Ways to write a DMP
In order to write your DMP, you can:
- Download the funders’ template and fill it in.
- Use one of the numerous web-based tools available.
We recommend using dedicated tools because they usually contain several DMP templates and provide guidance to help you interpret and answer the questions.
How to choose the tool for writing a DMP
- Check what your institute or university advises to use.
- Check what your funder suggests.
- Choose one of the tools suggested below.
Tools for DMP in Belgium
- DMPonline.be. DMPbelgium Consortium was founded by several universities in Belgium to develop DMPonline.be into a shared data management planning tool for users from participating institutions.
- DMPonline.kuleuven.be. This instance of DMPonline is provided by KU Leuven to help you write data management plans.
- VIB Forms on the VIB intranet.
Additional tools for writing a DMP
Additional tools commonly used for making a DMP can be found in the Data Management Plan page of RDMkit.