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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A United Call to Protect the Future of Research

STM has joined the Association of College and Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of University Presses, and the Society for Scholarly Publishing in a unified call to safeguard the future of research. Published in The Scholarly Kitchen, our joint op-ed responds to escalating uncertainty in the United States, including sweeping federal…

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New Resources on Best Practices for Guest-Edited Collections

Guest-edited collections, often published as special issues or themed volumes, curated by experts in a specific field, play an important role in scholarly publishing offering a focused exploration of contemporary topics, emerging trends, or specialised areas of study. However, guest-edited collections have been accompanied by increasing challenges, including coordinated attempts to manipulate the publishing record…

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STM APAC Conference – Advancing Open Science in the Region

On June 17, 2025, STM co-hosted its inaugural APAC Conference in Beijing in partnership with CNPIEC and supported by Society of China University Journals. Themed “Open Driven by Innovation,” the event brought together over 300 leaders in research, publishing, and library services to chart a collaborative, innovative future for open science in the Asia-Pacific region. …

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PubTech 2025 – Technology Driving the Future of Academic Publishing

On June 16, 2025, STM supported the 3rd PubTech Conference in Beijing, aligning with global partners to explore how technological innovation is reshaping scholarly publishing. Organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) and co-organized with the Society of China University Journals and APPA Key Laboratory, this year’s PubTech focused for…

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