The SNSF finances the publication of scientific books that are freely and electronically accessible without restrictions or delays (Gold Open Access). Peer-reviewed monographs and anthologies qualify for funding, whether they result from an SNSF-funded project or not. The costs for publishing services with regard to quality control, book production and distribution are covered by a book processing charge (BPC). Researchers have the option to publish a printed book in parallel to the digital version.
You will find detailed information on publishing grants and open access in general on the
open access website.
News
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23.04.2018
Scientific books that are freely and digitally accessible have a greater reach. The influence of open access on sales figures is limited. These are just two of the insights obtained in the OAPEN-CH pilot project conducted by the SNSF.
Open access makes books more visible: Details
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09.08.2016
In the context of the second call of the OAPEN-CH pilot project, the SNSF is funding the publication of 52 new books.
OAPEN-CH: Taking stock after the second call: Details
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17.12.2015
The SNSF is funding 27 open access books in the pilot project OAPEN-CH. The second call for proposals will be launched on 15 February 2016.
First open access books published: Details
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18.12.2014
In February 2015, the SNSF will start the OAPEN-CH pilot project in collaboration with interested academic publishers. The aim is to learn more about Open Access publishing and collect data on the use and the production costs of Open Access book publications.
Book publishing: launch of OAPEN-CH pilot project: Details
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30.06.2014
Based on feedback from the scientific community and further discussions with representatives of academic publishers, the SNSF has again reviewed its new publication funding model and adjusted it in certain points. It now envisages slightly higher financial contributions for guaranteed publisher services and a pilot project with the publishers.
Publication funding: specific adjustments: Details
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28.05.2014
In its response to Councillor of States Géraldine Savary’s interpellation "Open Access: a threat to publishers?" the Federal Council supports the new publication funding and OA policy of the SNSF in its principles.
Federal Council responds to OA interpellation: Details
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06.05.2014
Swiss publishers in the humanities and social sciences have started a petition against the new publication funding scheme of the SNSF. The SNSF has taken note of the criticism with regard to the changes and wishes to state its position and explain individual aspects of the new approach.
Publication funding: the SNSF clarifies: Details
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16.04.2014
The SNSF is adapting its publication funding: as of 1 July 2014, support will focus on digital and open access book publications; this corresponds to the rules applying to the publication of journal articles. At the same time, the SNSF will create the option to claim publication costs within the budget of an SNSF-funded project.
Overhaul of SNSF publication funding: Details