The document outlines DANS, an institute that provides infrastructure for open access to research data in Europe, and emphasizes the importance of developing Data Management Plans (DMPs) for projects under the Horizon 2020 open research data pilot. It discusses guidelines for making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR), and provides resources and recommendations for researchers on managing and sharing data. Key aspects include ensuring data security, ethical considerations, and managing costs related to data stewardship.