Überarbeitung des Förderprogramms Publikationsbeihilfe (Revision of the publication subsidy programme) | Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

Possibility to apply for electronic as well as Open Access books opened up The publication grant funding programme has been revised and adapted to the requirements of digital scientific communication as well as to the regulations for research funding. Since 2020, funding recipients of the German Research Foundation (DFG) have been encouraged to publish their results in open access. The support for such a form of publication is also intended to benefit scientists who cannot claim publication fees within the framework of DFG research projects. From now on, publications available only in electronic book format, as well as Open Access books can also be funded within the framework of the publication subsidy. The waiver of an OA publication now requires justification, as does the production of a fixed print edition. In addition, editing costs can now also be funded. In the case of a purely electronic publication, information must be provided on how long-term availability is ensured. Individual researchers whose book publications do not result from DFG research funding are eligible to apply. For book publications resulting from DFG research funding, funds from the research projects can be used or funds can be obtained via the institutions within the framework of the Open Access Publication Costs programme. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)