Open Access

This short inquiry will focus on the implementation of the Government Open Access policy. The Committee will consider a range of concerns including: embargo periods; arrangements for article processing charge (APC) funds; international issues; and risks for learned societies. The Committee expect to produce an output in mid-February, to inform the development of Research Council … Show more

This short inquiry will focus on the implementation of the Government Open Access policy. The Committee will consider a range of concerns including: embargo periods; arrangements for article processing charge (APC) funds; international issues; and risks for learned societies. The Committee expect to produce an output in mid-February, to inform the development of Research Council UK’s policies. The Committee has issued a targeted call for evidence to key stakeholders for this short inquiry, any party interested in submitting written evidence should contact the Clerk to the Committee on hlscience@parliament.uk . The deadline for submissions was Friday 18 January 2013. Show less