Federal Agency Data Sharing and Publication Policy

Supporting Faculty with Federal Grant Requirements

The Data Sharing and Publication Webinars provide faculty with timely guidance on navigating new public access requirements being implemented by all federal research funding agencies by the end of this year.

These webinars cover:

• Key terms and definitions

• Specific requirements from multiple agencies

• Differences in agency guidelines

• Practical steps for compliance

They are especially relevant for faculty applying for or managing federally funded research projects.

Past Webinar Recordings

Explore recordings of previous sessions to catch up on important topics and best practices for research data sharing and publication compliance.

• • Federal Agency Publication Policy Overview & FAQ Webcast Recording
    • Webcast Slides
  • OA, Attribution, and Addressing Faculty AI Concerns

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about upcoming webinars and training opportunities. New sessions will be posted regularly.

August 26, 2025
2:00 PM
Registration - NIH Publication Cost RFI Information Session

September 4, 2025
2:00 PM
SPARC Members Policy Office Hours

Resources

Access helpful tools, guides, and reference materials to support compliance with federal requirements.

• • SPARC Agency Publication and Data Sharing Policy Resource
  • SPARC Policy page on the 2022 OSTP Public Access Memo Guidance
  • Original Authors Alliance NIH FAQ for Authors
  • Updated NIH and Publisher Guidance: What Authors Need to Know about NIH's Public Access Policy
  • Creative Commons (CC) Signals project
  • Desirable Characteristics of Data Repositories for Federally Funded Research