LibGuides: Research Data Management & Sharing: New Public Access Policies

New Public Access Policies

Many federal funding agencies are creating new Public Access Policies in response to the OSTP Memo released in August 2022 on "Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research." Colloquially, this is referred to as the Nelson Memo. Here, you can find links to various funders to learn about their new Public Access Policies.

National Institutes of Health - NIH

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) came out with their new policy before the OSTP Memo went live.

Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Went live on January 25, 2023
NIH Data Management and Sharing Webpage - Read an overview of the policy, learn how to create a Data Management and Sharing Plan, and receive guidance on how to share your data.
Miner Library's Guide to the new NIH Policy - Receive detailed guidance on the new policy with a UR-centered focus.

National Science Foundation - NSF

NSF Public Access Plan - Ensuring Open, Immediate and Equitable Access to National Science Foundation Funded Research - Read the full policy which will be implemented January 1, 2025.
NSF Public Access Initiative - Read more about the Public Access Initiative, and view recordings explaining the new NSF Public Access Policy.

Department of Energy - DOE

U.S. Department of Energy Public Access Plan: 'Ensuring Free, Immediate and Equitable Access' to the Results of Department of Energy Scientific Research - Read the full policy.
DOE Public Access Plan - Read an overview and FAQ of the new policy.