What is a Data Management Plan and Why Do I Need One? – Oct. 20, 2026
Session Description
October 20 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond. This workshop will cover a basic overview of the components of a typical data management plan and share resources available to support researchers and their teams to get started.
DMPs are currently required at the time of submission for some Tri-Agency opportunities.
Speaker: Dylanne Dearborn, Research Data Management Coordinator, University of Toronto Libraries
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Describe why managing research data is important
- Identify common elements often included in data management plans
- Locate resources and supports for developing a DMP