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Following a large consultation, we have updated our open access (OA) policy so it now aligns with Plan S. The changes will apply from 1 January 2021.

We’re going to do the first full review of our open access policy. Robert Kiley, Head of Open Research, explains the motivation behind the review, and how and when it will…

This is our analysis of the spending by 38 organisations that received a grant from the Charity Open Access Fund (COAF), or a block grant from Wellcome to cover…

Information for authors, publishers and research organisations about our open access policy and how to comply.

There has been lots of reaction to the changes we’re making to Wellcome’s open access policy. This is how we are addressing them.

Applying for an No-Derivatives (ND) Licence exception

To ensure that research findings are shared widely and are made freely available at the time of publication, Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have joined…

Information about how to deposit your research publication.

Wellcome-funded authors can access funds to cover open access publishing costs for research papers.

What the policy applies to, how to comply, preprints and costs we'll provide.

Guidance on making your research publication compliant with our open access policy.

Climate change is making the world more susceptible to extreme weather events like flooding, which can impact human health 

A new report published today identifies options through which funders can help ensure that the rapidly growing open access market delivers high-quality services and value for…

We want the research we fund – like publications, data, software and materials – to be open and accessible, so it can have the greatest possible impact.

We're launching a new five-year programme on data for science and health to make sure everyone can benefit from health data innovation.

The winning images from the 2009 Wellcome Image Awards.