Students who begin their PhD from 2019/20 onwards are required to create a Data Management Plan - a PDF of this must be included among the documents you submit for your Confirmation Review.
You can find information about creating a Data Management Plan on the library webpages: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/rdm/dmp . This page includes:
A practical guide to DMP online (the University's recommended tool for creating a Data Management Plan)
Links to a range of useful information and resources
Information on University and legal requirements regarding Research Data Management can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/rdm/requirements
Information on research funder policies on Research Data Management can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/rdm/funders