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Open Access

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Open Access (OA) publishing, addressing key aspects such as funder requirements, copyright retention, peer review transparency and identifying trusted publishers. It is designed to equip researchers with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of OA while ensuring compliance with institutional and funder policies.

The course consists of multiple modules, including:

  • Meeting Funder Requirements – Understanding Horizon Europe’s Open Access mandate, national policies and reporting compliance.
  • Open Peer Review – Exploring the benefits and challenges of transparent peer review and engaging in responsible reviewing practices.
  • Open Access Publishing – Understanding the economic and societal benefits of OA, different OA routes and strategies for selecting appropriate publishing models.
  • Rights Retention – Protecting intellectual property and choosing appropriate licensing options for OA publishing.
  • Trusted Publishers – Identifying predatory journals, evaluating publishers and promoting research integrity.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the benefits of OA for research visibility, impact and societal engagement.
  • Navigate Horizon Europe’s Open Access mandate and comply with funder requirements.
  • Differentiate between Gold, Green and Diamond OA routes and assess their advantages.
  • Retain copyright, understand licensing options and apply Open Access policies to their research.
  • Identify trusted publishers and avoid predatory publishing practices.
  • Recognise Open Peer Review principles and engage in constructive reviewing practices.
  • Apply responsible publishing strategies to maximise research impact.

This course is designed for:

R1: First-Stage Researchers (PhD Candidates)

  • Need to understand OA publishing routes and compliance requirements.
  • Face challenges in identifying trusted publishers and licensing options.
  • Motivated by the need to publish in line with funder mandates and institutional policies.

R2: Recognised Researchers (Postdoctoral Researchers and Academics)

  • Require a deeper understanding of copyright, rights retention and Open Peer Review.
  • Interested in maximising the visibility and credibility of research outputs.
  • Motivated by career progression and funding opportunities linked to OA.

R3: Established Researchers (Senior Academics and Research Leaders)

  • Need to ensure compliance with OA policies in research projects and funding applications.
  • Responsible for guiding teams on OA strategies and research integrity.
  • Motivated by the need to maintain institutional compliance and enhance research impact.

Join self-paced trainings and access training materials on Open Access practices.

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