Important Updates for NIH-Funded Researchers: Public Access and Data Sharing Policies

The NIH Public Access Policy:

On April 30, 2025, the NIH Director announced that the effective date for the new NIH Public Access Policy would go into effect on July 1, 2025 instead of December 31, 2025. The CSHL Library can help NIH-funded researchers navigate this policy.

Overview of the Public Access Policy

• All peer-reviewed publications that are the result of an NIH grant must be made publicly available in PubMed Central upon acceptance without an embargo.
• To learn more, please visit our LibGuide on the NIH Federal Public Access Policy.

Scholarly Publication Public Access

Does the new policy apply to my grant or publication?

• The new policy applies to peer-reviewed publications that were accepted on or after July 1, 2025 that were funded by grants active on or after July 1, 2025.
• For more information, please visit our NIH Public Access Compliance LibGuide.
• You can find more information on the NIH Grants & Funding Website.

Who can help me with compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy for Scholarly Communications?

• You can always reach out to the CSHL Science Informationist Katie McGuire, PhD (x6844, kmcguire@cshl.edu) to get assistance with making publications compliant with the policy.

The NIH Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Policy:

The 2023 NIH Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective January 25, 2023, promotes the sharing of scientific data to accelerate biomedical research discovery, enable validation of results, and encourage data reuse for future studies.  Please visit our NIH DMS Policy LibGuide to learn more or check out the policy on the NIH Grants & Funding Website.

Who can help me with compliance with the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy:

• Please contact Jackie Gunther, PhD (x8825) if you are planning on submitting an NIH Grant that requires a Data Management & Sharing Plan. All plans must be reviewed by her before submitting the final plans to OSP.

How Your Academic Library Can Help

Our library is a valuable resource to support your compliance with these new NIH policies. We can provide assistance with:

• Understanding Policy Requirements: We can offer detailed explanations of both the NIH Public Access Policy and the Data Management & Sharing Policy, helping you navigate their complexities.
• Data Management & Sharing Plan Development: We can guide you through each element of the DMS Plan.
• Repository Selection: We can assist you in identifying and selecting suitable data repositories for preserving and sharing your scientific data.
• PubMed Central Submission: For the Public Access Policy, we can assist with the submission process of your Author Accepted Manuscripts to PubMed Central or guide you on how to work with your publisher for compliance.
• Staying Updated: We can help you keep track of any updates or changes to NIH policies and supplemental guidance.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and ensure your research aligns with NIH’s expectations for open science!