About OAP
- - - About OAP
      
      The Open Access policy enables the unrestricted access and reuse of all research funded, in whole or in part, by the foundation, including any underlying data sets.
      
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  - - Open Access Policy
      
      Effective January 1, 2025, OAP has been expanded to apply to all published research funded, in whole or in part, by the foundation.
      
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  - - Frequently Asked Questions
      
      Check out common questions we have received about the current and new open access policy on our Zendesk Support site.
      
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How to Comply
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      Here’s how to ensure your work complies with our policy and tips on navigating the process
      
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Resources
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      A set of tools and guidance for how to comply with the policy. If you or your team create additional resources, please share!
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April 30, 2024

Unlocked Issue 2 | April 2024

Welcome to our second issue of Unlocked, the Gates Foundation Open Access Newsletter. Announcing the 2025 Open Access Policy Refresh. Spotlight: Who loses when scientific research is locked behind paywalls?
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January 12, 2024

Unlocked Issue 1 | January 2024

Welcome to Unlocked The Gates Foundation Open Access Newsletter At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we are steadfast in our commitment to transparency and the widespread dissemination of information. Embracing this ethos, we proudly champion an Open Access (OA) policy that ensures the unimpeded accessibility and reuse of all peer-reviewed research funded, in part or in whole, by…
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