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  • NSF Public Access Requirements

    2026 NSF PAPPG Supplement 2 - Updates to Public Access Requirements

    Dear Researcher:

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published a second supplement to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, effective January 22, 2026. This supplement updates NSF policies related to public access and the sharing of research products, including publications and data. These changes apply to all NSF awards issued on or after this date.

    Key changes relevant to researchers include:

    • Public Access Repository (PAR) updates: The previous 12‑month embargo for PDF publications has been removed. Deposits of Author Accepted Manuscripts (AAMs) and Versions of Record (VoRs) are now supported, and all deposits receive a persistent PAR ID, similar to a Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
    • Integration with Research.gov: PAR IDs and publication metadata will now auto-populate into NSF project reports. Direct dataset entry in project reports is no longer allowed.
    • Data Management & Sharing Plans (DMSPs): NSF has updated requirements for submission and content of DMSPs, including expectations for linking datasets to publications.
    • Broader public access expectations: Researchers are encouraged to ensure that all NSF-funded research products and supporting data are shared in accordance with NSF policy at the time of publication.

    Action for researchers:

    • Review your current and upcoming NSF projects to ensure compliance with the revised public access requirements.

     Consult UConn Library’s Scholarly Communication Public Access Guide for guidance on depositing manuscripts and data. The library also maintains a Research Data Management page with additional information. Lastly, SPARC has updated resources on publication and data sharing policies, organized by federal agency.

    UConn librarians are available to assist you with any questions you may have and can be contacted through the following websites:

    ·         UConn: Sara Harrington, Associate University Librarian for Academic Engagement, sara.harrington@uconn.edu or contact us via our website.

    ·         UConn Health: Marissa Iverson, Research Support Librarian, miverson@uchc.edu or contact us via our website.

    For more information, contact: spa.training@uconn.edu at 8605590831