Requirement
HEFCW requires Open Access Archiving
What to archive
- Conference papers
- Peer-reviewed publications
Publication version
- Publisher's version (Optional)
- Author's final version (Required)
When to archive
Within 3 months
of acceptance
Permitted Embargo
12 months
Where to archive
- Appropriate institutional repository
- Appropriate disciplinary repository
Metadata Record
Metadata must be deposited at the date of publication
Special Conditions
Where a publication specifies an embargo period, authors can comply with the policy by making a 'closed' deposit on acceptance., An embargo period of 12 months is acceptable for REF Main Panels A & B, and a 24 month embargo is acceptable for REF Main Panels C & D, Policy applies to journal articles and conference proceedings with an ISSN, Applies to research outputs to be submitted as part of Research Excellence Framework
