European Commission measures improve access to research
New measures to improve access to European scientific knowledge were outlined by the European Commission last month. It is hoped that this greater access will make it easier for businesses and researchers to build on the results of publically funded research, boosting Europe’s innovation potential.
The communication, entitled “Communication Towards better access to scientific information: Boosting the benefits of public investments in research”, establishes open access objectives for research funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme.
An accompanying recommendation provides a framework for improving access to, and preservation of, scientific information within European Union Member States.
For more information, please visit the European Commission website.
