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Results of the public consultation on scientific information in the digital age ( 4MB)
Survey on open access in FP7 ( 11.2MB)
National Open Access and Preservation Policies in Europe ( 2.12MB)
Reimbursement of publication costs
Press release: 'Better access to scientific articles on EU-funded research: European Commission launches online pilot project'
Open Access Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Full text of Commission Decision on the adoption and a modification of special clauses applicable to the model grant agreement of FP7
- Commission decision
- Annex 1-Special clauses (see clause 39)

Resources for researchers

Leaflet: Open Access Pilot in FP7 ( 5.84MB)
Powerpoint presentation on Open Access Pilot ( 102KB)
Model cover letter for amendment to publishing agreement
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Model amendment to publishing agreement
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Guide to Intellectual Property Rules for FP7 projects, ( 493KB) pages 15–18, section 7.3
Guidance notes on Project Reporting, ( 425KB) see pages 5, 25, 32