1. Purpose and scope -- 2. Background -- 3. Policy -- 4. Responsibilities -- 5. References -- 6. Acronyms -- 7. Definitions.

Summary of Policy: This policy requires CDC-funded peer-reviewed publications be preserved in a stable archive and made freely available to the public, health care and public health providers, educators, and scientists. These goals are accomplished through 1) information systems to archive CDC-funded documents and provide a searchable interface for public access; and 2) CDC-funded authors uploading final versions of the manuscripts to the public access system. This policy applies to:

 All peer-reviewed publications funded by CDC, regardless of the funding mechanism used (e.g., grant, cooperative agreement, contract)

 All peer-reviewed publications authored or co-authored by CDC employees.

Category: General Administration

CDC-GA-2013-01

Date of Issue: 07/15/2013

Proponents: Office of the Director, and Office of the Associate Director for Science (OADS)

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