Research Data Management Basics

Policy Updates from NIH

NIH has updated its Public Access Policy to go into effect July 1, 2025.

• The policy is effective for manuscripts accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025.
• Immediate public access will be required. There will no longer be an embargo period for manuscripts. 
• Final peer-reviewed manuscripts are required to be submitted to PubMed Central.

On December 17, 2024, NIH issued its updated Public Access Policy. The 2024 Public Access Policy is effective for manuscripts accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025. Until then, NIH's current (2008) Public Access Policy remains in effect.

• NIH current Public Access Policy (2008)
  • https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-101.html
• NIH Public Access Policy (2024)
  • Goes into effect July 1, 2025
• Instructions for Submitting Publications to PubMed Central
• Authors Alliance NIH Public Access Policy: Q & A for Authors