Funding agencies and Open Access

Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications

The Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications emerges from the belief that “advancement is made possible through widespread and barrier-free access to cutting-edge research and knowledge, enabling researchers, scholars, clinicians, policymakers, private sector and not-for-profit organizations and the public to use and build on this knowledge.” (Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications)

Tri-Agency OA Policy applies to peer-reviewed journal publications arising from funding

How can I make my publications open access?

1) Deposit the peer-reviewed version of your article (also known as the accepted manuscript or postprint) in an open-access repository such as Concordia University’s Spectrum. Publisher’s self-archiving policies on depositing postprints (peer-reviewed accepted versions) vary. Some make stipulations about embargo periods of 12 months or so, and others on the selection of Creative Commons licences. 

Researchers must ensure that their author agreements permit depositing their work openly within the accepted time frame. Search Sherpa/Romeo for journal self-archiving policies. If a journal's self-archiving policy is too restrictive, consider signing the SPARC Author Addendum before publishing to retain select rights, such as the rights to reproduce, reuse, and publicly present your article.

2) Publish in an open-access journal. For journals that use Article Processing Charges (APCs), these APCs are allowable grant expenses (see use of grant funds). Concordia University Library supports a range of APC discounts.

Full Tri-Agency Policy and Additional Reading

Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (English; Français)

See related guide: Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) Open Access Policy

Review journals' open archiving policies using Sherpa/Romeo.

Questions?

Rachel Harris, Scholarly Publishing Librarian
rachel.harris@concordia.ca