Researchers are able to submit their work to a journal that does not support public availability within twelve months of the publication date., However, researchers must inform the Canadian Cancer Society of this limitation and the paper must be made freely available as soon as possible.
Requires Open Access Publishing
Requirement
Canadian Cancer Society requires Open Access Publishing
Where to publish
as an article with immediate paid-for open access (Example)
Conditions
Costs of open access publication may be reimbursed by this funder
General Open Access Policy
Effective for all current projects from:
1 July 2009
Earlier compliance encouraged.
Yes
Application scope
Applies to all fully or partly funded projects
Notes
From 2009 to 2013, the required embargo period was 6 months
Incorporating the former National Cancer Institute of Canada/ Institut national du cancer du Canada as of 1st February 2009
