With support from the Office of the Provost, the WSU Libraries is starting a pilot open access fund, which is to provide early-career researchers with support for publishing in open access (OA) journals. This fund will:
- Increase the visibility and global accessibility of WSU-published research
- Provide more equitable access to researchers wishing to publish in high-impact journals
- Complement the Libraries’ efforts to move away from unsustainable, subscription-based models of providing access to research
Which publications will qualify for funding?
Funds will be awarded for publication in open access journals. In order to qualify, the journal should:
Who can apply
- Researchers on any WSU campus or other WSU facility may apply to WSU Libraries for up to $1,000 to support publication in an open access journal.
- Applicants should be early in their careers—associate professors, untenured professors, or graduate students who have limited access to grant funding. In coordination with the WSU Office of Research, a three-person committee composed of the Collection Development Librarian, Scholarly Communication Librarian, and one other member will make award decisions as applications are received.
How to apply
- To apply for funds, researchers will fill out an application that includes OR addresses:
- Article Acceptance letter/email
- Early-career status
- Qualifying open access publication venue
- Signature of Chair verifying that the faculty does not have access to other resources, such as start-up funds or other grants
- Professional impact of the identified publication venue
- Willingness to provide information that will help the libraries assess this program
Download Open Access Fund Application Form (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact: jcummings@wsu.edu
