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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
NIST RFI: Plan for Providing Public Access to the Results of Federally Funded Research
Open AccessSPARC submitted comments on NIST's Draft Public Access Plan.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Oppose Section 552 That Will Block Taxpayer Access to Research
Open AccessThe U.S. House of Representatives released an appropriations bill containing language that would block implementation of the 2022 updated OSTP policy guidance (the Nelson Memo) that would ensure immediate, free access to taxpayer-funded research.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Equitable Scholarly Publishing Systems Viewed as Key to Solving Development Challenges Identified by UN
Open AccessIf the United Nations’ development plans are going to succeed, all voices need a chance to contribute to and access knowledge.
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
DOT RFI: Input on Development of Public Access Plan
Open Access · Open DataSPARC submitted comments to the Department of Transportation's request for input on the development of its public access plan. The draft plan is being developed in response to the 2022 Updated OSTP Guidance (Nelson Memo) requiring all federally funded research to be made immediately and publicly...
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Friday, April 28, 2023
NIH RFI: Draft Public Access Plan
Open Access · Open DataSPARC submitted comments to NIH's request for feedback on its draft public access plan. The draft plan is in response to the 2022 Updated OSTP Guidance (Nelson Memo) requiring all federally funded research to be made immediately and publicly available for free.
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
2023 OA Week Theme Announcement: Community over Commercialization
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