New EPSRC policy on access to research outputs

Connotea Imports 2012-07-31

Summary:

"EPSRC has introduced a new policy on access to research outputs....The policy requires that all published EPSRC-funded research articles submitted for publication from 1 September 2011 must be made available on an Open Access basis. Importantly, the policy leaves researchers free to publish in the journal most suited to the subject of their research. It is expected that publications will be made Open Access through one of two main routes: [1] Gold Open Access (pay-to-publish) – peer-reviewed papers published in fully Open Access journals which do not charge subscription fees, or in ‘hybrid’ subscription journals which enable free access to ‘pre-paid’ articles. Subject to certain criteria the publishing fees may be met from direct or indirect costs on EPSRC Research Grants. [2] Green Open Access – research is published in traditional subscription journals and authors self-archive their papers (as accepted for publication) in a digital online repository. Publications will preferably be openly accessible from the date of publication. However, the current prevalence of embargo periods means this may not be a realistic option in some areas of engineering and physical sciences research. EPSRC therefore encourages authors to publish within the shortest embargo period attainable commensurate with ensuring their work achieves maximum impact...."

Link:

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/newsevents/pubs/mags/connect/2011/83/Pages/newepsrcpolicyonaccesstoresearchoutputs.aspx

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Tags:

oa.new oa.gold oa.mandates oa.green ru.ps oa.uk oa.funders oa.epsrc oa.repositories oa.policies oa.journals

Authors:

petersuber

Date tagged:

07/31/2012, 12:28

Date published:

10/03/2011, 20:53