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.

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”.

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.

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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.

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”.

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.

Contact

Dr. Angela Holzer

E-mail:	angela.holzer@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2568

Dr. Michaela Bilic-Merdes

E-mail:	michaela.bilic-merdes@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2857

Michael Geuenich

E-mail:	michael.geuenich@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2009

Dr. Christina Hemme

E-mail:	christina.hemme@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2238

Dr. Sebastian Brandt

E-mail:	sebastian.brandt@dfg.de
Telephone:	+49 (228) 885-2048