Data Discussions: Let's Write a NIH DMS Plan Online
What: The "Data Discussions: Let’s Talk Data!" lunch-time 30 minute webinars are your quick and easy way to learn key data management practices. This session focuses on NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans.
Why: The NIH requires a new, streamlined Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format (effective May 25, 2026). We will break down the new requirement, including the structured questionnaire and data table.
How: This is a free 30 minute webinar, consisting of a short lecture and discussion.
Where: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Who: This discussion is open to all. You may want to review previous "Let's Talk Data!" topics.
Instructor: Julie Goldman, BS, MLIS, Research Data Services Librarian, Countway Library
Come learn, ask questions, and discuss this data topic with experts and colleagues.
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Classes Data Management > RDM Data Discussion Records Management
Summer Data Discussions: Let’s Talk Data Series
- June 17 - Let's Write a DMS Plan
- July 15 - Let's Write a NIH DMS Plan
- August 19 - Let's Write a NSF DMS Plan
Webinar Audience
- Lunch time webinars are free and open to all faculty, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, and students from all disciplines.
- While content will focus on Harvard policies and resources, participants from other institutions may find the concepts useful.
Webinar Accessibility
- Harvard Library is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone.
- If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the discussion, please contact Julie Goldman to discuss options.
Need help with data management? Feel free to book a 30 minute meeting slot with me.
Happy to help with data organization, cleaning, and sharing for fostering reproducible workflows and open science!