We accept preprints in grant applications: new guidance for researchers | Cancer Research UK

peter.suber's bookmarks 2017-05-31

Summary:

"We allow – and encourage – our researchers to deposit preprints of their publications, and to cite preprints and other non-traditional research outputs in their funding applications. We’re updating our application guidelines to make this clear.

At CRUK, we've had a few questions from funded researchers who are unsure if they can or should deposit preprints of their papers, and from applicants who wish to cite in their applications preprints of papers that have yet to be published in a peer reviewed journal. The answer to both is an enthusiastic 'yes, please do!'

This is not something new. We have always asked applicants to submit any preliminary work or results supporting their applications where the work has not yet been published in a peer reviewed journal, and preprints clearly fall in this category.

But we are now updating our guidelines to clarify our position in recognising the value of preprints as evidence of productivity. We believe posting preprints in public preprint servers will speed up dissemination of research findings, give credit to researchers who can claim their work early, and ultimately accelerate and improve scientific progress."

Link:

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/research-features/2017-05-30-we-accept-preprints-in-grant-applications-new-guidance-for-researchers

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Date tagged:

05/31/2017, 17:15

Date published:

05/31/2017, 07:17