01/Feb/2019
Science Europe has published recommendations on research data management (RDM). As a member of Science Europe, the SNSF supports this initiative.
Science Europe publishes its recommendations for research data management: Continue
10/Oct/2018
It has never been so easy to obtain grants for open access publications from the SNSF. Researchers can now apply for them on the mySNF online platform – even after the project has ended.
Making open access the new normal: Continue
04/Sep/2018
European and national research funders are expected to commit all researchers to granting open access to their publications as of 2020. The SNSF supports this "Plan S", which was published in Brussels today. However, it is not in a position to add its signature to the plan at present.
Open access to publications: the SNSF supports Europe's Plan S: Continue
31/Jul/2018
With 39% open access publications, Switzerland occupies the top spot for OA publishing. Globally, the share of research results published 'open access' is 30%.
Open access to scientific works: Switzerland has the top spot: Continue
24/May/2018
The SNSF is further simplifying open access: it has become a member of Europe PMC, which maintains the world's largest repository for biomedicine.
Open access database: SNSF joins Europe PMC: Continue
23/Apr/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.
OAPEN-CH: More visibility for books thanks to open access: Continue
28/Mar/2018
The SNSF is strengthening publishing Open Access: as of 1 April 2018, it will be easier to publish books and journal articles that are openly accessible.
SNSF simplifies Open Access publishing: Continue
30/Jan/2018
Science Europe has proposed a pragmatic approach to writing and assessing data management plans (DMPs) by introducing Domain Data Protocols (DDPs). As a member of Science Europe, the SNSF supports this initiative.
Domain Data Protocols for simplified data management: Continue
13/Dec/2017
Based on a decision by the National Research Council, all publications produced in SNSF-funded projects are to be freely available in digital format as of 2020.
As of 2020: 100% Open Access to SNSF-funded research: Continue
12/Sep/2017
All new project funding applications must include a data management plan (DMP). A draft DMP will be accepted if considered plausible by the SNSF.
Open research data: summary and final specifications: Continue