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My article is not published in an Open Access journal. Or, my book is not available in an electronic version. What are the consequences?

Grantees of the SNSF are advised to discuss the details of the OA rules of the SNSF before agreeing to …

I am not familiar with the various opportunities for publishing in an Open Access journal (“Gold Road”). Is there a useful list I could refer to?

Researchers may consult the “Directory of Open Access Journals” website, DOAJ, which is a community-curated online directory of high-quality, Open …

What types of repositories are available for self-archiving an article or book (“Green Road”)?

Researchers may consult the “Directory of Open Access Repositories” website, OpenDOAR, which is a registry of academic Open Access repositories. …

Do publications deposited on ResearchGate, Academia or my own personal website satisfy the SNSF’s Open Access requirements (“Green Road”)?

Making a publication available on platforms such as ResearchGate or Academia does not meet the SNSF Open Access criteria because …

Is it necessary to pay for self-archiving a publication in an institutional or disciplinary repository (“Green Road”)?

Self-archiving is usually free of charge. Any costs associated with self-archiving publications in an institutional or disciplinary repository (“Green Road”) …

How does the SNSF check that the Open Access principles are being met?

Researchers must enter output data regarding SNSF-funded research results. The SNSF expects that publications are openly accessible and checks the …

When and to whom do the SNSF’s rules on Open Access apply?

According to the adapted Open Access provisions in the General implementation regulations for the Funding Regulations, which entered into force …

What is the legal situation regarding copyright?

The Swiss legal system recognises the freedom to publish. Authors are free to decide themselves where they wish to publish …

What types of costs for conference proceedings and papers are covered by the SNSF within the framework of its Open Access policy?

Conference papers that have been peer-reviewed are regarded as book chapters. Book chapter processing charges (BCPCs) can be requested to …

What is the SNSF’s position with regard to predatory journals?

Predatory journals pose as scientific journals: they offer to publish articles in return for a fee, but they do not …

My article is not published in an Open Access journal. Or, my book is not available in an electronic version. What are the consequences?

My article is not published in an Open Access journal. Or, my book is not available in an electronic version. What are the consequences?

My article is not published in an Open Access journal. Or, my book is not available in an electronic version. What are the consequences?

I am not familiar with the various opportunities for publishing in an Open Access journal (“Gold Road”). Is there a useful list I could refer to?

What types of repositories are available for self-archiving an article or book (“Green Road”)?

Do publications deposited on ResearchGate, Academia or my own personal website satisfy the SNSF’s Open Access requirements (“Green Road”)?

Is it necessary to pay for self-archiving a publication in an institutional or disciplinary repository (“Green Road”)?

How does the SNSF check that the Open Access principles are being met?

When and to whom do the SNSF’s rules on Open Access apply?

What is the legal situation regarding copyright?

What types of costs for conference proceedings and papers are covered by the SNSF within the framework of its Open Access policy?

What is the SNSF’s position with regard to predatory journals?

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