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NIH Public Access Policy Compliance: Overview

Provides information on how to ensure NIH-funded research is in compliance with their Public Access Policy. Lack of compliance can lead to a delay in receipt of funds.

NIH Public Access Policy

NIH Public Access Policy Mandating Zero Embargo Now in Effect

The NIH Public Access Policy is in effect and manuscripts accepted for publication in a journal on or after July 1, 2025, must be submitted to PubMed Central for public availability without embargo upon the official date of publication.

To assist with compliance, NIH has developed a new website dedicated to the Public Access Policy which includes an overview of the policy, supplemental guidance, tips for submitting to PubMed Central, contact information, and FAQs.The site can be found at: https://grants.nih.gov/policy-and-compliance/policy-topics/public-access.

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