As of January 1, 2024, costs for the open-access publishing of work (peer-reviewed journal articles, contributions to edited volumes, etc.) resulting in whole or in part from FWF-funded projects will be supported by means of an Open-Access Block Grant provided in addition to the approved project budget.
Target group
This funding program is for Austrian research institutions at which FWF projects have been approved in the previous five years.
Funding goals
The Open-Access Block Grant is granted once a year to Austrian research institutions to support the funding of open-access (OA) publications resulting entirely or in part from FWF-funded projects.
Funding amount
The Open-Access Block Grant is calculated on a pro rata basis per research institution, based on the FWF’s annual budget for new approvals.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for the FWF's Open-Access Block Grant, Austrian research institutions at which projects have been approved by the FWF in the previous five years must sign an Open-Access Block Grant contract. If your research institution is interested in signing an Open-Access Block Grant contract, please contact us at oap(at)fwf.ac.at.
Funding institution
Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Further information
The Open-Access Block Grant will replace the Peer-Reviewed Publications program starting January 1, 2024. Starting in 2024, authors need to contact their research institutions directly before submitting an article to a journal or publication platform to learn more about potential OA funding options and any conditions they may be subject to.
Submissions
The Open-Access Block Grant will replace the Peer-Reviewed Publications program starting January 1, 2024.
