NIH Public Access Policy Reference List
NIH Public Access Policy
Reference List
Overview:
In order to improve scientific research and advance human health, the National Institute of Health is required by law to make peer-reviewed articles available to the public on PubMed Central. All scientists receiving NIH funding must submit a final peer-reviewed manuscript to PubMed Central immediately upon acceptance for publication.
Awardees Responsibility:
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Does the policy apply to the manuscript? Click here to determine applicability.
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Determine the appropriate submission method to deposit the paper upon acceptance for publication. For more information on the 4 methods, click here.
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Cite the article with a PMCID every time you list it. For citation instructions, click here.
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Use your myNCBI account to track publications for faster development of items like biosketches, RPPRs and to assist with Public Access Policy Compliance. Click here for more information on your myNCBI account.
For a more information on Public Access Policy: