Galter Library Guide: Posting Manuscripts to PubMed Central for NIH-Funded Research

This article was featured in Library Notes, #47 (Spring 2008). 

The Galter Library's Submission Policy Guide outlines the steps needed to comply with the National Institutes of Health Public Access Policy.  

Important Dates 

• April 7, 2008
  As of April 7, 2008, all articles arising from NIH funds must be submitted to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication.
• May 25, 2008
  As of May 25, 2008, NIH applications, proposals, and progress reports must include the PubMed Central reference number when citing an article that falls under the policy and is authored or co-authored by the investigator, or arose from the investigator’s NIH award. This policy includes applications submitted to the NIH for the May 25, 2008 due date and subsequent due dates.