NWO incentive fund for Open Access Journals

Researchers from all disciplines can now apply for funding for setting up a new Open Access journal or converting an existing journal into an Open Access journal. The starting grant is a maximum of € 45,000 for a total period of 3 years. For converting an existing journal a maximum of € 22,500 for 3 years is available. The closing date for the submission of proposals is 4 October 2011. More information can be found at the NWO-page on the incentive fund or NWO’s general page on Open Access.

Leiden University Press is developing a number of Open Access journals. If you are interested in starting a journal, please contact LUP.