Data Bites – Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)

Learn how to create effective and funder-compliant Data Management Plans (DMPs) in this hands-on workshop led by UBC’s Research Data Management team, designed for graduate students and researchers across disciplines. Participants will explore best practices in research data planning and gain experience using the DMP Assistant tool, a free, bilingual platform maintained by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This session uses UBC’s Simplified DMP Template to make data management planning accessible and practical.

By the end, participants will have:

Insight into applying data management principles to their research projects

A clear understanding of the components of a good Data Management Plan

Confidence navigating the DMP Assistant tool

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy