NIH Public Access Policy

The NIH Public Access Policy requires that all research articles resulting from NIH-funded projects be made freely accessible to the public within 12 months of publication. Researchers must deposit a digital copy of their accepted manuscript into PubMed Central, a free digital archive. This policy aims to ensure that the public, including patients, healthcare providers, and researchers, can access the latest scientific findings without barriers, promoting transparency, knowledge-sharing, and broader dissemination of medical research.