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September 8, 2026
Updates on the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy
This workshop will provide policy explanations, guidance, and resources for Penn researchers on the current implementation of NIH's Data Management & Sharing Policy (DMSP) and recent updates.
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September 11, 2026
Updates on the NSF Data Management & Sharing Policies
This workshop will provide policy explanations, guidance, and resources for Penn researchers on the current implementation of the NSF's Data Management & Sharing Plan (DMSP) requirements and recent updates made to it.
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