The Open Access policy landscape in the UK is complex. The University of Cambridge Open Access Service assists researchers with policy compliance. Please use these pages to find out more about different Open Access policies and to work out if your journal is compliant.
Please note that on 13 February 2020 the UKRI Open Access Review Consultation was announced. Information about the University's response can be found on our dedicated UKRI Open Access Review Consultation 2020 webpage.
Summary of policies
| Funder | Requirements | Embargo | Funds provided? |
|---|---|---|---|
| REF 2021 | Journal articles and conference proceedings accepted for publication from 1 April 2016 to be made Open Access |
12 months STEM 24 months HASS |
No |
| Research outputs to be made Open Access |
6 -12 months STEM 12-24 months HASS |
Block grants are provided to the University to support the payment of article processing charges (APCs) | |
| Charity Open Access Fund (COAF) | Research outputs to be made Open Access |
6 months |
Block grants are provided to the University to support the payment of article processing charges (APCs) |
| Wellcome Trust Monograph OA Policy | Monographs or book chapters to be made Open Access | 6 months | Additional funds are provided to the grant holder to cover Open Access charges |
What you need to do
- Submit all articles to www.openaccess.cam.ac.uk on acceptance
- Follow any compliance advice we give you