The University and an increasing number of funders require certain outputs to be open access as a condition of their support.
- Read the University's Research Publications Policy.
- Use the JISC Open Policy Finder to check funders’ requirements on Open Access, publication and data archiving.
- See our guide on Research England’s Open Access requirements for the REF and use our REF Assisted Deposit Service to help you comply.
The following funders have a preference for immediate Open Access:
- NIHR - Use our Check before you choose workflow to help you comply with the NIHR Open Access policy
- Wellcome Trust - Use our Check before you choose workflow to help you comply with the Wellcome Open Access policy
- UKRI – Use our Check before you Choose workflow to help you comply with the UKRI Open Access policy
- Cancer Research UK
- European Research Council (ERC)
- Horizon 2020 (European Commission)
Please contact researchsupport@kent.ac.uk for guidance on how to comply with any of these Open Access policies.
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Need research support or advice? Email researchsupport@kent.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
For further information see UKRI New Open Access Policy: Any Questions? which answers your questions about the UKRI policy changes.
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