Enc 3 Open access and the next REF From 1st April 2016 research outputs must be deposited in a repository (at Birmingham, Pure) at the point of acceptance in order to be eligible for submission to the next REF. The record of the publication and document must be discoverable online. Key points of the policy The policy applies to all Journal articles or conference proceedings with an ISSN (as an illustration, these made up 100% of the MDS REF14 return , and approximately 40% of the CAL return) Chapters, monographs, and non-textual outputs are not covered by the requirements The document can be embargoed for up to 12 months (Main Panels A and B) and 24 months (Main Panels C and D). If we are unable to meet the guidelines, but can prove that we have made every effort, we still able to submit the output for REF and specify an exception. It is expected that the number of exceptions will be monitored and kept to a minimum. This policy complements the existing structure of Green and Gold open access routes, allowing either method (although favours the green route). HEFCE’s guide to their policy can be found at What researchers need to know As decisions about submission to REF may be taken significantly after publication, all journal articles and conference proceedings must be deposited in line with the REF rules to avoid later problems. The nature of the relationship between an author and their publisher means the University is unaware of when articles are accepted. It is therefore the academic’s responsibility to ensure their accepted article is deposited in Pure within the 3 months. If this is not done it is likely that it will not be possible to submit the article to the REF. Guidance Guidance notes, roadshows and open drop in sessions have been running in the 12 months running up to April 16. General guidance can be found at: and Download on REF guidelines: Download on making your work open access in Pure: Drop-in clinics: A range of communications promoting the HEFCE rules for open access will be released in the lead up to, and beyond, the April 2016 start date.
Enc 3 Open access and the next REF From 1st April 2016 research outputs must be deposited in a repository (at Birmingham, Pure) at the point of acceptance in order to be eligible for submission to the next REF. The record of the publication and document must be discoverable online. Key points of the policy The policy applies to all Journal articles or conference proceedings with an ISSN (as an illustration, these made up 100% of the MDS REF14 return , and approximately 40% of the CAL return) Chapters, monographs, and non-textual outputs are not covered by the requirements The document can be embargoed for up to 12 months (Main Panels A and B) and 24 months (Main Panels C and D). If we are unable to meet the guidelines, but can prove that we have made every effort, we still able to submit the output for REF and specify an exception. It is expected that the number of exceptions will be monitored and kept to a minimum. This policy complements the existing structure of Green and Gold open access routes, allowing either method (although favours the green route). HEFCE’s guide to their policy can be found at What researchers need to know As decisions about submission to REF may be taken significantly after publication, all journal articles and conference proceedings must be deposited in line with the REF rules to avoid later problems. The nature of the relationship between an author and their publisher means the University is unaware of when articles are accepted. It is therefore the academic’s responsibility to ensure their accepted article is deposited in Pure within the 3 months. If this is not done it is likely that it will not be possible to submit the article to the REF. Guidance Guidance notes, roadshows and open drop in sessions have been running in the 12 months running up to April 16. General guidance can be found at: and Download on REF guidelines: Download on making your work open access in Pure: Drop-in clinics: A range of communications promoting the HEFCE rules for open access will be released in the lead up to, and beyond, the April 2016 start date.
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