Open Access
The DFG supports open access. Important with respect to DFG funding is the benefit of this publishing method in the respective scientific context. The DFG does not see open access as an end in itself, but as a tool in its efforts to promote scholarly communication in a manner which is in line with the needs of research.
Background and relevance
This section explains what we mean by open access, what different models exist, why open access is useful for research, and what you need to know about predatory journals. Interner Linkmore
DFG’s position at science policy level
Here you can find an explanation of the DFG’s science policy positions with regard to open access. This includes support for the Berlin Declaration and the “Action Plan for Diamond Open Access” as well as the position paper on “Academic Publishing”. Interner Linkmore
DFG’s support for researchers
The regulations on open access in the DFG’s research funding are explained here and you can find information on how DFG supports researchers to publish in open access through general research funding. Interner Linkmore
Open access in infrastructure funding
This section describes how the DFG supports open access in the infrastructure context. For example, funding may be requested from institutions to cover open access publication costs, or open access infrastructures and services may be established. Interner Linkmore
DFG in working groups on open access
The different national and international initiatives in which the DFG supports open access are listed here such as “Knowledge Exchange” or the Alliance Initiative “Digital Information”. Interner Linkmore
Further information on open access
Here you can find a list of different directories related to open access, as well as statements, reports and articles on the subject which were created with participation from the DFG. Interner Linkmore