3. What are the advantages of posting preprints? The main advantage of posting preprints is that your work will gain a lot of visibility very quickly. Resulting from this visibility, you have the potential for quicker and broader feedback earlier in the process than you might typically get with journal peer review. In addition, preprints allow researchers to demonstrate their continued productivity when applying for promotions, jobs, and grants. For example, the NIH allows preprints to be listed on grant applications and reports. Furthermore, preprints are open access, meaning that they are free and can be read by anyone, from your family members, to a member of a journal editorial board specifically tasked with searching preprint servers for interesting articles on particular topics. Here are some great quotes from people who have posted preprints. Some of the most quoted advantages for posting relate to increased visibility, collaborations, and a boost in job security.