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
27/Jul/2017
Two months before the October submission deadline, the SNSF would like to remind researchers to prepare their data management plan (DMP) in good time.
Open Research Data: reserve enough time for your data management plan: Continue
11/May/2017
What should go into the data management plans of applications for SNSF project funding? Detailed guidelines now tell researchers what they need to know.
Open Research Data: SNSF issues guidelines for data management plan: Continue