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Most U.S. federal agencies and an increasing number of private foundations require the published results of funded research be made publicly accessible through federal institutional repositories. These award terms ensure that the results of grant funding are open and accessible, providing transparency and increasing the speed of scientific discovery. The UW-Madison Libraries Public Access Service helps researchers and staff navigate this legal requirement through consultation, training, and the submission of manuscripts to funders on behalf of investigators.
The Public Access Service and PARTNERS program provide a valuable service for ensuring grant compliance. They take care of submitting papers and even update your NCBI My Bibliography. I feel much more comfortable about my grant compliance thanks to PARTNERS.
– Ari Rosenberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience
News and Updates
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NIH Public Access Policy Changes Coming July 1, 2025
Upcoming changes to the NIH’s public access policy remove embargo periods and require publication date compliance.
Fast. Easy. Done.
Manuscript Submission Service
Policy Elements
Best Practices
Complying with public access policy can be confusing. Here are ways to make the process easier.
Navigating Publishing Agreements and Funder Requirements
New public access policy requires manuscripts submitted to funders’ repositories be fully accessible on their publication dates. How will this shift impact publisher agreements? Our Scholarly Communication unit looks at how authors can deal with complying with federal and publisher agreements in conflict.
Public Access Glossary
How funders talk about public access policy.
How Public Access Works at Your Funder
Federal Agency Public Access Policy Essentials
The Federal Purpose License: What Campuses Need to Know
Government use law makes public access possible and a priority. Here’s how it works.
HELIOS Open Federal Purpose License Factsheet
PARTNERS – Complete Public Access to Publications Support
PARTNERS is a comprehensive approach to public access compliance, providing year-round assistance in identifying and resolving noncompliant publication issues before they become problems. PARTNERS is a free service offered to UW-Madison researchers and their staff.
See our Services page for more information on the program
