On 25th July 2016, the European Commission has published an updated version of the Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2016-17, including some important novelties.
As of the Work Programme 2017, the current Open Research Data Pilot will be extended to cover all thematic areas of Horizon 2020, making open research data the default setting. This move will boost competitiveness by accelerating innovation and collaboration, improving transparency, and avoiding duplication of efforts. However, the Commission is aware that there are cases where research data cannot be open. Projects therefore have the possibility to opt out of the Pilot, provided a justification is given for doing so. Participation in the Pilot is not taken into account during the evaluation procedure.
A further new element in Horizon 2020 is the use of Data Management Plans (DMPs), detailing what data the project will generate, whether and how it will be made accessible for verification and re-use, and how it will be curated and preserved. The use of a DMP is required for projects participating in the Open Research Data Pilot. Other projects are invited to submit a DMP if relevant for their planned research. A full DMP is not needed at application stage- only funded projects are required to submit a DMP.
You will find more information about all novelties under
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-2604_en.htm
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