September 30, 2025Open Access

HEFCE's Post-2014 Open Access Policy: the short "what you need to know" version

Key Points

Authors must submit their journal article to comply with the open access policy, simplifying access to research.
Check the journal's policy on post-print submissions, as this is crucial for compliance with the open access guidelines.
After article acceptance, create a record in your institution's repository to ensure the work is properly archived.
Upload the author's accepted version and set the embargo according to the SHERPA/RoMEO recommendations.

Abstract

The Really Short Version: Submit journal article. Check journal policy at http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/ (the bits on "post-print" are the thing to pay attention to). On acceptance go to your institution's repository and create a record. Upload your author's accepted version setting the embargo as per SHERPA/RoMEO.

HEFCE's Post-2014 Open Access Policy: the short "what you need to know" version

Key Points

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