{"id":13802,"date":"2026-02-13T11:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/?p=13802"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:07:53","slug":"navigating-open-access-mandates-from-research-funders-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/2026\/02\/13\/navigating-open-access-mandates-from-research-funders-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Open Access Mandates from Research Funders: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>This article was also published in the latest edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/researchservices\/docs\/ors_spring_2026_newsletter\"><em>The Research Catalyst<\/em><\/a> from the Office of Research Services.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As more research funders around the world adopt open access (OA) requirements, it\u2019s essential for DePaul scholars to understand what these mandates mean for your publishing choices, grant compliance, and long-term impact.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Open-Access-logo.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Open-Access-logo.png?resize=133%2C208&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Open-Access-logo.png?resize=192%2C300&amp;ssl=1 192w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.library.depaul.press\/full-text\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Open-Access-logo.png?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/><\/a>An open access mandate requires that results from funded research, including peer-reviewed articles and sometimes data, be made freely and publicly available. This shift reflects a broader move toward transparent, equitable access to knowledge, but it also comes with specific expectations about timelines, licensing, and repositories. Funders such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and many industry and corporate agencies now require that final manuscripts be deposited in an open repository, often immediately upon publication.<\/p>\n<p>So what does this mean for you as an author?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>First, knowing your funder\u2019s policy before submitting a manuscript<\/b> can save headaches later. Some policies allow you to publish in the journal of your choice as long as the accepted manuscript goes into a compliant repository; others require publication in a fully OA journal or payment of Article Processing Charges (APCs), which may be allowable in your grant budget. Resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.depaul.edu\/openjournal\">Open Journal Finder<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/doaj.org\/\">DOAJ<\/a> can help you determine APC costs during budget preparation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second, understanding copyright and licensing options<\/b>, for example, choosing the required Creative Commons license (usually CC-BY), ensures your work remains reusable while satisfying mandates. Third, planning ahead with your ORS and library partners can streamline deposit workflows and ensure compliance without disrupting your research schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The DePaul University Library offers guidance, tools, and support tailored to funder requirements and publisher agreements so you can focus on your research with confidence. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.depaul.edu\/openaccess\/fundermandates\"><b>resource page<\/b><\/a> for an overview of funder open access policies, required repositories, and publishing guidelines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was also published in the latest edition of The Research Catalyst from the Office of Research Services. As more research funders around the world adopt open access (OA) requirements, it\u2019s essential for DePaul scholars to understand what these mandates mean for your publishing choices, grant compliance, and long-term impact. 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