The National Institutes of Health is expediting the 2024 Public Access Policy, previously planned for December 2025, to take effect by July 1, 2023. This new policy eliminates the previous 12-month embargo on research articles, granting immediate public access. NIH director Jay Bhattacharya stated this is vital for restoring public trust in science. However, some in the research community are worried this swift change imposes undue compliance pressures on researchers, especially alongside new funding regulations. The move aims to ensure taxpayer-funded research is replicable and beneficial to all Americans, despite concerns over the quick timeline.
The NIH is accelerating the 2024 Public Access Policy to ensure quicker public access to research findings, aiming for transparency and public trust.
NIH director Jay Bhattacharya emphasized that the earlier policy implementation is designed to promote transparency and rebuild public confidence in scientific research.
Critics, including research institution leaders, express concerns that the accelerated timeline will overwhelm researchers with compliance demands amid new regulations.
While the public access policy is well-received, the rushed implementation could introduce substantial burdens that detract from researchers' capabilities.
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