| White House Seeks Public Input with Launch of "Public Access Policy Forum" |
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bridges vol. 24, December 2009 / Noteworthy Information The Obama Administration is seeking public input on policies concerning access to publicly funded research results, such as those that appear in academic and scholarly journal articles. Currently, the National Institutes of Health require that research funded by its grants be made available to the public online at no charge within 12 months of publication. The latest updates on this initiative can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/open The Administration is seeking views as to whether this policy should be extended to other science agencies and, if so, how it should be implemented. The Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President and the White House Open Government Initiative are launching a "Public Access Policy Forum" to invite public participation in thinking through what the Federal government's policy should be with regard to public access to published results of federally-funded research. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
