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Basics of open access

Benefits of open access

Open access can:

  • increase visibility of, and access to, your research for a broader audience including commercial, public sector, third sector and international users
  • help you reach potential collaborators
  • enhance discoverability and the opportunity for wider readership, increased citations and greater impact
  • maximise the visibility and reuse of your research outputs to accelerate innovation and further advance knowledge
  • ensure research dissemination is more efficient and effective, delivering greater outcomes for the institution and society as a whole.

In recognition of these benefits, many research funders have policies mandating open access to their funded research.

Routes to open access

 

Choosing green or gold open access

 

Expanded text version of the green or gold open access decision diagram

 

Further support

 

Contact the Open Access team

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Nottingham, NG7 2NR

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