Research4Life

Research4Life is a global collaboration that seeks to level the playing field for researchers and practitioners in lower and middle-income countries by removing barriers to participation and access. Through Research4Life, 11,500 institutions in 125 low-and middle-income countries are provided with online access to over 200,000 academic and professional peer-reviewed journals, books, and databases to improve teaching, research and policymaking in health, agriculture, environment and life, physical, social science and humanities.

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WIPO study demonstrates that Research4Life spikes research output by up to 75% in Low and Middle-Income Countries.

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COUNTRY CONNECTORS

Read about Strategy in action through our Country Connectors catalyzing local engagement and knowledge exchange at the country and regional level. 

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DONATE CONTENT

We welcome all partners who want to support Reseach4Life’s mission. Learn more about our partners, the team, resources available to you, and contact Sarah Phibbs at STM  for more information.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Research4Life is ambitious for change and increasing participation of researchers from the global south yet the current operating budget of $200,000 is not enough to meet resource needs. Research4Life has established Friends of Research4Life, a US-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization with an independent governance structure and Board of Directors. We’d love you to join our partner membership program and commit your organisation to global knowledge exchange.

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VOLUNTEER

Research4Life is governed by multiple active committees with publisher involvement.  If you are interested in getting involved, do contact Sarah Phibbs at STM.

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RESEARCHERS & LIBRARIANS

Not-for-profit institutions from eligible countries, areas and territories can register for access.  Check eligibility criteria and discover how to register for access to Research4Life.

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USER TRAINING

We provide training through our Massive Online Open Courses and other specialist courses.  Users can follow us on Facebook, X, Dgroups or via our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming training! Our resources help promote Research4Life within the institutions.

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MARKETING RESOURCES FOR PARTNERS

Find resources to promote our partnership that you can use on your website, social media and in meetings. If you need any additional materials, or if you have an idea for a targeted campaign, do contact the Research4Life Communications and Marketing team.

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Report on China’s OA Journal and Early Warning Lists

Shuai Yan, with co-authors Mark Robertson (STM) and Eric Na (IET), has published the third report on developments in scholarly publishing in China. Over the past decade, several Open Access (OA) journal white lists have been developed in China, including the GoOA Fully OA Journal White List (GoOA), the International OA Journal Recommended List (OARL),…

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Horizon Europe slated to double its budget while remaining a standalone programme

On 16 July, the European Commission presented the first draft of its 2028-34 budget, which includes €175 billion for Horizon Europe — nearly double its current funding. Horizon Europe would remain a standalone programme, although the €175 billion would be part of the €409 billion European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and the €1.8 trillion Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF)….

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EU releases new guidance on implementing the AI Act

The EU Commission released three key documents last month for the implementation of the EU AI Act’s rules for providers of general-purpose AI models, related to the obligations that took effect on 2 August: The Code of Practice outlines voluntary measures regarding transparency, copyright and safety and security. These guidelines clarify the scope of the definition and obligations of providers….

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New AI Orders emphasize unrestricted development

Last month, the US unveiled its AI Action Plan accompanied by three executive orders. Taken together, the efforts aim to remove any road blocks from the active development and deployment of American AI. Counter to the Biden Administration’s risk-based approach, the executive orders and action plan focus instead on promoting the unrestricted use and development of AI,…

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