The ARC Open Access Policy (2015) outlines requirements to ensure that publications from ARC-funded research are made openly accessible to maximise dissemination and public benefit. Requires publications to be deposited in an open access institutional repository within 12 months of publication Mandates that publication metadata be made publicly available as soon as possible Allows flexibility where copyright or licensing agreements restrict immediate access Defines responsibilities for researchers and administering institutions to ensure compliance Requires acknowledgement of ARC funding and inclusion of outputs in final reports Aims to improve access to and impact of publicly funded research outputs Download PDF (372.64 KB) Download DOCX (238.24 KB) Created date: 1 March 2015 Modified date: 1 March 2015 Publication date: 1 March 2015