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
- Wellcome Trust
- UKRI
- Cancer Research UK
- European Research Council (ERC)
- Horizon 2020 (European Commission)
Our How to publish OA at Kent form takes you through the steps to ensure your article meets Open Access for these funders. It provides links to the Kent resources and services available to you.
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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