Open Access
Open Access is a publishing model for scholarly communication that makes research information available to readers at no cost, as opposed to the traditional subscription model. WUR Library supports you in Open Access publishing.
WUR is strongly committed to Open Science developments and strives to make scientific publications available through Open Access (WUR Strategic Plan 2019-2022, p.15). By publishing your work Open Access, you increase the transparency of your research and your scientific impact. You also enhance the use of scientific knowledge in society.
WUR Library can help you with Open Access related questions. Feel free to contact WUR Open Access Support.
Quickstarter Open Access publishing
Use the Quickstarter and explanation to publish your work Open Access.
WUR Journal Browser
The WUR Journal Browser is a tool to find an appropriate journal for your Open Access article.
Open Access publishing routes
Open Access literature is digital, online, free of charge, and often free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. The terms for onward sharing and reuse of Open Access content will depend on the licence.
Open Access: pros and cons
Publishing Open Access ensures that your research is used to its full potential and thus has many advantages. However, there are also some potential disadvantages to take into account.
Funder Open Access policies
The Dutch government states that publicly funded research should be freely available and strives towards 100% Open Access. Major research funders have incorporated this ambition into their Open Access policies and requirements.
WUR Open Access policy
Wageningen University & Research policy is to publish research results Open Access in accordance with the policy of the Dutch government.
Open Access agreements and discounts
Publishers often charge fees, so-called Article Processing Charges (APCs) for publishing articles Gold Open Access. These fees differ between journals and publishers. However, sometimes you don’t have to pay the APC. Find your options below.
Taverne Amendment
If you can’t immediately publish Gold or Hybrid Open Access, you are allowed to publish the final published version of your work Open Access six months after the first (online) publishing date, through a special article in the Dutch Copyright Act.
