NSF Updates Public Access and Data Sharing Requirements – Effective January 22, 2026

NSF removes the 12-month publication embargo and now requires Author Accepted Manuscripts to be deposited in the Public Access Repository at the time of publication. Effective January 22, 2026.

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Policy Notice: Implementation of Policy Changes to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, Supplement 2

Last Updated on January 23, 2026