Definition
These guidelines explain the rules on open access to scientific peer reviewed publications and research data that beneficiaries have to follow in projects funded or co-funded under Horizon 2020.
Open access refers to the practice of providing online access to scientific information that is free of charge to the end-user and reusable. The two main ways in which open access can be provided is "Green" Open Access (self-archving) and "Gold" Open Access (open access publishing)
oA to publications & research data
why have oA
- build on previous research results (improved quality of results)
- encourage collaboration and avoid duplication of effort (greater efficiency)
- speed up innovation (faster progress to market means faster growth)
- involve citizens and society (improved transparency of the scientific process).
Initiative
European Research Council (ERC)
