Index to NIH Public Access Policy This index, based on the current version of Public Access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (http://publicaccess.nih.gov/FAQ.htm), was conceived to provide quick access points to the relevant elements outlined in the different sections. It has been enhanced with additional information and is very much a work in progress. Any comments, suggestions or feedback will be appreciated: jarriaga@med.miami.edu.   Author agreement already signed with journal that does not submit to PubMed Central, how to proceed: FAQ.C.11 Cite (how to cite a paper): FAQ.C.1.III see also FAQ.C.8 Copyright and compliance: FAQ.C.1.I Copyright holders and Public Access Policy: FAQ.F.6 Copyright ownership resulting from NIH funding: FAQ:F.1 Publisher’s (lack of) responsibility: FAQ.F.5 Sample paragraph used for agreement between author or institution and publisher:FAQ.C.3 Dates, significant: 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. http://publicaccess.nih.gov/ Enforcement actions see: Non compliance Journals that submit articles to PubMed Central (list): see PubMed Central NIH Data Sharing Policy of 2003 (precursor of Public Access Policy): FAQ.F.3 Non compliance, repercussions (actions): FAQ.C.10 Open access and NIH Public Access Policy, differences: FAQ.F.2 Open access journal publishing: Do I have to submit my final peer-reviewed manuscript? FAQ.D.2 Papers, yearly number resulting from NIH funds: FAQ.F.4 Peer reviewed journals, how to find: At Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory (UlrichsWeb): a) If looking for individual title:     Quick Search     Title (Exact)     Will display the Refereed icon if so b) If looking for a list of titles:     Browse     Features and Attributes     Click on letter R     Click on word Refereed for a list Peer reviewed manuscript, final, definition: FAQ.C.5 PMCID (PubMed Central reference number) How to get: FAQ.C.9 How to include: FAQ.C.6 If not assigned yet: FAQ.C.7 Regulations for inclusion: FAQ.C.8 Public Access Policy And copyright holders: FAQ.F.6 Background: FAQ.F.1-6 Policy text: FAQ.A.1 Scope of Policy (types of papers policy applies): FAQ.B.1-B.12 Published article, final, definition: FAQ.C.5 Publisher states NIH-funded paper cannot de deposited. How to proceed: FAQ.C.4 Publisher’s web site, if paper listed: Do I have to submit my final peer-reviewed manuscript?: FAQ.D.4 PubMed, paper already listed. Do I have to submit my final peer-reviewed manuscript? FAQ.D.3 PubMed Central            Approval needed to submit manuscript: FAQ.C.2 Journals that submit articles to PubMed Central (list): http://publicaccess.nih.gov/ How to Comply Submit article 1. If you choose… http://publicaccess.nih.gov/submit_process_journals.htm Sub-awards relationship to direct funding: FAQ.B.11 Sub-recipient compliance: FAQ.B.12 Submission of paper to NIH: FAQ.C.1.II