DMPonline UNIL
DMPonline UNIL is a tool designed to help with the (co)drafting, revision and sharing of DMPs. In particular, it allows you to write a plan collaboratively and request a review directly from the application.
An online tool for drafting DMPs
DMPonline UNIL also enables institutions to create DMP templates and integrate specific resources and recommendations. The UNIRIS department has therefore used this tool to create a UNIL DMP template. When a request for storage space is sent to the Computing and Research Support Division (DCSR), this UNIL DMP is now mandatory (see Management Directive 4.5).
Getting started
You can use DMPonline UNIL in several languages : German, Spanish, English (UK), English (US) and French.
IMPORTANT : Create an account
When you log in for the first time, you will need to create an account. When you fill in the form, be sure to indicate ‘Université de Lausanne’ as the institution to which you belong.
The next time you log in, you will be able to link this account to your UNIL identifiers and use them directly thereafter.
Choosing a DMP model
To create a DMP after logging in, click on the Create plan button at the bottom of the My Dashboard or in the menu at the top of the page. Then enter the title of your project and specify whether it is a test.
Models available
To obtain the UNIL DMP model, enter and select « Université de Lausanne » in the second field, and tick the last box;No funder associated with this plan or my funder is not listed. You can also access it directly via these links (after logging in):
If you need personalised help in setting up your DMP or using the tool, please do not hesitate to contact the researchdata@unil.ch !
Two DMP modèles, spécific for SNSF fund applications, are available for UNIL and CHUV researchers at the FBM:
When creating your account, in order to access the two FBM models and to use the tool, please refer to the BiUM help page. Help page.
If you require personalised assistance or additional training to complete your DMP, please consult the information on our workshops and don't hesitate to contact Cécile Lebrand.
If you wish to use another DMP template, tick the box ‘No research organisation associated with this plan or my research organisation is not listed’ and indicate your funder in the field under the question ‘Select the primary funding organisation’. You can also choose a model by going to the blue ‘Reference’ tab at the top, then to ‘DMP model’ and search for your funder's model.
To find the SNSF (Swiss National Science Foundation) model, type « Swiss National Science Foundation ». You can also access it directly from the SNSF's DMP via this link (after logging in):
Features offered by DMPonline UNIL
Writing the DMP
The tabs on the interface allow you to navigate through the various functions as you edit your DMP:
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The 'Project Details' tab includes basic administrative details to fill in and allows you to select the support you want for your plan.
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The 'Plan Overview' tab shows which model your plan is based on, what help is offered and gives you an overview of the questions that are asked.
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The ‘Write plan’ tab contains the questions you need to answer, organised by section. When you click on a tab, different banners with titles appear. These represent the sections of the DMP and the number of questions they contain is indicated.
Sharing the DMP and defining its visibility
The 'Share' tab allows you to invite other people to read or contribute to your plan, to ask for advice (feedback) and to define the visibility of your plan.
The Share tab is also the one where you can set the visibility of your DMP:
- Private: visible to you, and your research team (researchers and your institution's administration)
- Organisation: anyone from your organisation can view your plan
- Public: visible to everyone in the list of Public DMPs.
By default, all new plans as well as test plans are private. Public and organisational visibility is reserved for completed DMPs. You must complete à at least 50% of the questions to gain access à these options.
Request feedback
To request consultancy assistance on your plan, click on « Demande d’assistance conseil » (« Request feedback »). The researchdata@unil.ch team and research consultants (where applicable) will be informed of your request and will respond within three working days.
Their comments will be visible in the « Comments » field adjacent à each question. You will be notified by e-mail when your plan has been proofread.
Tutorial on using DMPonline UNIL
We have developed a tutorial in French and in English that explains in more detail how to use DMPonline and what features are offered by the tool.
We encourage you to consult it when you first start using DMPonline and if you have any questions.
UNIL DMP editable text template
If you do not wish to use the DMPonline UNIL platform to create your DMP using the UNIL model, you can also download it in English or French in .docx or .odt format in order to complete it: