MyImpact Status Messages

Publications in MyImpact are assessed against the open access requirements for REF and given an eligiblity status as below. Further guidance is available in the MyImpact Training and User Guides (Internal access only).

StatusWhat this meansWhat the lead author should do
EligiblePublication meets REF OA requirementsNo further action required from authors. 
Deposit PendingFull text required within 'x' daysUpload accepted manuscript within 'x' days. 
Acceptance Deposit MissedFull text can still be uploaded within 'x' days of publicationUpload accepted manuscript within 'x' days.
Deposit awaiting checkFull text uploaded and in our queue for processingNo further action required from authors. 
Deposit FailFull text not uploaded within required timescaleApply for a REF OA Exception via MyImpact. 
Embargo PendingFull text processed, but awaiting publication to confirm embargo datesNo further action required from authors. 
Embargo FailEmbargo period exceeds allowed maximum

Apply for a REF OA Exception via MyImpact.

Authors in HASS whose publication has an embargo of up to 24 months do not need to apply for an exception as this will be applied automatically. 
Access PendingFull text processed, but not yet open access in ePrintsNo further action required from authors. 
Access FailPublication does not meet access requirementsNo further action required from authors. Faculty research managers will be contacted regarding this status. 
Not ApplicablePublished outside current REF periodNo further action required from authors 
Not PublishedArticle is 'In Preparation' or 'Submitted'Change status to 'In Press' or 'Published' when known