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What are the chief requirements of the policy?

• "Any peer-reviewed journal publications arising from Agency-supported research are freely accessible within 12 months of publication."
  • Applies to NSERC and SSHRC grants awarded MayÌý1, 2015 and onward.
  • Applies to CIHR grants awarded JanuaryÌý1, 2008 and later.

It is the responsibility of the researcher to ensure the policy is followed.

See: "".

How can I make my publications open access?

There are three routes to meet the policy's requirements:

1. ÌýDeposit a version of your article in an open access repository.
   • This may beÌýeither one specialized for your discipline or one run by your institution.
   • Researchers should ensure their author agreements permit this option
   • The version you deposit, mustÌýbe "the final full-text peer-reviewed manuscript (the post-print) or the published version where allowable. The final full-text peer-reviewed manuscript must include all tables, figures, images and appendices."
2. Publish in an open access journal.
   • For journals that use Article Processing Charges (APCs) , APCs are allowable grant expenses. See Â鶹AV Library's list of APC discounts.Ìý
3. Publish in a subscription journal and pay an OA feeÌý
   • SeeÌýÂ鶹AV Library's list of APC discounts.

Does posting to my website or ResearchGate count as open access?Ìý

No it does not.

The states: "Although making articles available on a personal website is permissible, the Agencies require that a copy also be made available through an online repository or journal within 12 months to reach a broad audience more effectively and to ensure long-term accessibility."

See also:ÌýHow to make your research open access.

Where can I get more information?

• Get help with Open Access (Â鶹AV Library)