- The document discusses the NIH public access policy which mandates that researchers who receive NIH funding must submit final peer-reviewed manuscripts to PubMed Central within 12 months of publication. - It provides details on who it applies to, what types of publications it applies to, the submission process, and resources for complying with the policy. - Non-compliance can delay or prevent awarding of future NIH funds but does not impact the scientific merit of grant applications. Researchers must include PubMed Central identification numbers in reports and applications.