BIOCHEMISTRY

PMCID

Do I have to include a PMCID for every paper that I cite in an NIH application, proposal or progress report?

Yes, include the PMCID if the paper is:

• Authored by you or arose from your NIH funds (even if you are not an author); and
• Is covered by the Public Access Policy (see https://publicaccess.nih.gov/determine-applicability.htm.)

How to Cite​

The NIH Include PMCID in Citations website includes full instructions to properly cite applicable papers.

Additional Information

• The Difference Between a PMCID and a PMID
• Examples of Citations
• Locating the PMCID