STM advances trusted research

As the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers, STM advances trusted research for the benefit of society. We do this by fostering collaboration and innovation among our members and the wider scholarly community. Our work is centered on four key strategic areas of activity:

 

 

Research Integrity

We see research integrity as the foundational pillar of scholarly communications — and strive to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of academic findings through policies, practices and stakeholder collaboration.

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Social Responsibility

STM’s Social Responsibility work drives collective actions across academic and scholarly publishing that will positively contribute to a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable world for both people and planet.

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Open Research

STM stands for advancing open and trusted research, where researchers and the rest of society can rely on information that is credible, accessible, linked and searchable in perpetuity.

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Standards & Technology

Our work here convenes STM members of all shapes and sizes to pool ideas, resources, experience and innovations to advance open, trusted research — together.

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Our Members

by the Numbers

~60%

percentage of English language papers published

147

members of all shapes and sizes

17

countries represented

CORE SERVICES

IP & copyright

STM’s General Counsel and Policy & Advocacy team monitor intellectual property laws, offering members guidance to advocate on copyright and intellectual property issues.

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Policy & advocacy

STM advocates for policies that advance trusted research. Through representation, policy analysis, lobbying and engagement, we promote openness, innovation and sustainability for our members.

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Strategic communications

STM helps shape the narrative for our industry, informing and supporting our members, and fostering engagement with key stakeholders across the greater academic research community.

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Events & training

STM’s events promote collaboration and innovation in the research ecosystem, providing virtual and in-person opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and professional development.

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STM Solutions

STM Solutions creates collaborative infrastructure and services for STM members and the broader community. It addresses industry challenges, accelerating innovation through shared solutions, prototyping and support.

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Early career community

This focuses on outreach and engagement for both new and experienced publishers in STM member companies. The Early Career Publishers Committee offers career development, mentoring and support for professional growth in the publishing industry.

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EU Commission announces plan to boost competitiveness

The von der Leyen II Commission has launched the Competitiveness Compass, emphasising initiatives (both new and existing) that will help the EU become more competitive. The highlights include: A European Research Area (ERA) Act, planned for Q3 2026, which will stimulate investments in research & innovation and facilitate the circulation of researchers and knowledge. A Competitiveness Fund, which will replace multiple existing EU financial instruments in the next EU budget, to boost investment in artificial intelligence, space, clean tech and biotechnologies. (However, this raises questions about the next R&I funding scheme as a stand-alone ...
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DOI for Scholarly Publishing wins Rosenblum Award

Some innovations become so essential, we hardly notice them—yet they power everything we do. The Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact was created to recognize these game-changing advancements—the ideas, technologies, and standards that have reshaped scholarly communication. Not a person. Not a company. But impactful innovations that advance our industry. For its crucial role in...
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The STM ‘Most’ List

Our Most-Read, Most-Watched, and Most Influential Work of 2024 A lot happened last year, and STM’s members continually rose to the moment, working together to address critical issues in research integrity, collaboration, and openness. From tools and reports to videos and resources, we created impactful solutions to advance trusted research. Curious about what resonated most?...
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RESEARCH INTEGRITY TOWN HALL MARCH 7

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Mar 02

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STM Advanced Course in Journal Publishing | Asia 2025

Who should attend? This course is designed to meet the needs of Early Career Publishers looking to advance their careers. To gain the most benefit from the course, participants should have one to three years of scholarly publishing experience. Those with more experience can use this as an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and gain...

Mar 07

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STM Research Integrity Town Hall & Knowledge Sharing Session – STM members only

Originally planned as a session focused on the Research Integrity Committee (RIC), we’ve expanded the scope to cover STM’s wider work in research integrity. In addition to updates from the RIC, we’ll also share insights into STM Solutions’ initiatives, including the Integrity Hub. The session will cover: STM’s broader commitment to research integrity The distinction...

Apr 02

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STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2025

From insight in trust to implementation of trust Wednesday 2nd – Thursday 3rd April 2025 As an industry of disseminators of trusted knowledge, our goal for this 2-day conference is to explore implementations of ‘trust’ by our stakeholders — the ways publishers, libraries and innovative organisations are ensuring that information is reliable, credible, and produced...

Oct 13

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STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

SAVE THE DATE The STM Annual Conference in Frankfurt returns on 13 – 14 October 2025 with a vibrant mix of interactive sessions, expert panelists, idea-sharing, and — perhaps most importantly — connection. Monday 13th October 2025 | Evening Dinner to be held at the Westin Grand Frankfurt Individual spaces are available for purchase with your conference...