SI Public Access Essentials

Source:  Smithsonian Institution Public Access Plan

Impacts:  Peer-reviewed papers derived from research supported directly by SI grants and submitted for publication on or after October 1, 2015.

Timeline: Papers or a link to a copy of the final accepted manuscript or the version of record (if permitted by copyright) submitted to the SI repository at Smithsonian Research Online within 12 months of publication are considered compliant.

Who Submits:  Authors and PI’s

What to Submit:  Peer-reviewed manuscripts accepted for publication. Versions of record may be submitted if author holds copyright (e.g., open access) or has permission.

Format:  Not specified

Where to Submit:   Smithsonian Research Online

Repository:   Smithsonian Research Online

Notes:  Publication in an established open access journal or periodical that makes the final publication available immediately, without embargo, is considered compliant under this plan.