Include the PubMed Central reference number (PMCID) at the end of citations when submitting an NIH application, proposal or report.
For papers published more than 3 months before the application, proposal or report is submitted:
- List the PMCID at the end of the citation for the paper in NIH applications, proposals and reports. A PMCID is the only way to demonstrate compliance.
Sala-Torra O, Gundacker HM, Stirewalt DL, Ladne PA, Pogosova-Agadjanyan EL, Slovak ML, Willman CL, Heimfeld S, Boldt DH, Radich JP. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression and outcome in adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blood. 2007 April 1; 109(7): 3080–3083. PMCID: PMC1852221
For papers in press, or published within 3 months of when an application, proposal or report is submitted:
- When using Method A or B, put “PMC Journal - In Process” or the PMCID at the end of the citation.
Sala-Torra O, Gundacker HM, Stirewalt DL, Ladne PA, Pogosova-Agadjanyan EL, Slovak ML, Willman CL, Heimfeld S, Boldt DH, Radich JP. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression and outcome in adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blood. PMCID: PMC Journal - In Process
- When using Method C or D, put a valid NIHMSID or PMCID at the end of the citation.
Cerrato A, Parisi M, Santa Anna S, Missirlis F, Guru S, Agarwal S, Sturgill D, Talbot T, Spiegel A, Collins F, Chandrasekharappa S, Marx S, Oliver B. Genetic interactions between Drosophila melanogaster menin and Jun/Fos. Dev Biol. In press. NIHMSID: NIHMS44135
Place the citations in the appropriate location. The appropriate locations vary depending on the application type. See the Guide Notice NOT-OD-08-119 for details.
