Short Description
DAMAP is an open-source software tool that can be implemented at research institutions to facilitate the creation of data management plans (DMPs).
Contact Person
Christiane Stork
Research Services
DAMAP (https://damap.org/) supports researchers in managing both data and code along the research data lifecycle and helps meet funders’ requirements by generating DMPs in funder-specific templates. DAMAP can integrate with an institution’s existing systems, e.g., the CRIS, to pull relevant data into a DMP, increasing accuracy and reducing the overall effort needed to complete a DMP.
The content and structure of DAMAP are based on Science Europe's Core Requirements for Data Management Plans. The tool guides users through all sections of a DMP in ten steps by asking questions, suggesting text, and providing helpful information. As a result, DAMAP delivers a DMP as a document that can be customised and used for submission to European and national research funders. Furthermore, the tool is compatible with the RDA’s recommendation for machine-actionable DMPs and offers a JSON export of the DMP.
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
DAMAP is available as open-source code but requires technical expertise to implement. More information and assistance can be requested from the DAMAP team by contacting info@damap.org.