NIH Public Access Policy
To advance science and improve human health, NIH makes the peer-reviewed articles it funds publicly available on PubMed Central. The NIH public access policy requires scientists to submit final peer-reviewed journal manuscripts that arise from NIH funds to PubMed Central immediately upon acceptance for publication.-
NIH Public Access Policy: When and How to ComplyLearn more about preparing a manuscript that requires compliance with NIH Public Access Policy.
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NIH Public Access and PMCLearn about the connection between PMC and the NIH Public Access Policy.
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PMC For AuthorsThis webpage aims to help authors determine whether their paper is eligible for submission to PMC, how it may be deposited, and by whom.
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NIH Manuscript Submission (NIHMS) System OverviewNIHMS facilitates the submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts for inclusion in PubMed Central (PMC) in support of the NIH Public Access Policy.
NIH Public Access Policy Compliance Resources
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University of Michigan Interactive Public Access MapThis downloadable PDF provides a visual step-by-step process map to simplify compliance with the Policy.
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UNC NIH Public Access Policy GuideUNC provided resources about Public Access Policy Compliance.
Key updates to the NIH Public Access Policy take effect on July 1, 2025.
The NIH has announced that the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy will apply to all articles accepted for publication from July 1, 2025 onward. Due to major changes and a faster implementation timeline, NIH-funded researchers should review these requirements and adjust their research plans to maintain eligibility for funding.
