Overview: US Policy on Open Access and Open Data

"Access to cutting-edge research can spark innovation, drive progress, and shape our future. But what to do if the discoveries and scholarly work funded by our tax dollars are locked behind paywalls, accessible only to a privileged few? The U.S. government has been grappling with this question, and recent policy shifts aim to improve access to federally funded research. This article is an overview of the evolution of these game-changing policies and what they mean for researchers...."