Publication of work
We expect all NERC award-holders to publish the results of their research in the appropriate journals. They are, however, invited to consult NERC if other arrangements seem desirable. For example, in a case where a project involving co-operation with industry has not previously been agreed.
For all awards an electronic copy of any published peer-reviewed paper, supported in whole or in part by NERC-funding, must be deposited in an e-print repository at the earliest opportunity.
NERC award holders who do not have access to an appropriate repository through their host institution will be able to deposit in the NERC repository.
All published papers should acknowledge support received from NERC and
should include the award or Fellowship reference number(s) in the acknowledgements
section using the following form of words:
"This work was supported by the Natural Environment Research Council [grant number xxx]."
Further guidance on acknowledgement of sources of funding is available from the Research Information Network.
NERC reserves the right of access to all unpublished papers, records, or collections resulting from the work carried out under an award. Similarly NERC reserves the right to use information on the outcome of Fellowships, grants or studentships in annual reports, strategic plans, and for scientific and financial audit, and may from time to time require current and former award holders to provide detailed information on the results of work funded.
Data availability
It is NERC policy to increase the visibility and awareness of environmental data and to improve their management as a resource for the community.
Award-holders should therefore make sure that NERC data centres are aware of datasets generated, or to be compiled, under the award so that their long term stewardship can be planned.
At the end of their projects award holders are required to offer to deposit with NERC a copy of datasets resulting from their research.