BELSPO Open Access Policy

In consultation with the Belgian federated entities and research organizations, BELSPO recognizes the full liberty for researchers to publish in the venue of their choice. BELSPO does nevertheless require :

1.
Depositing publications in Green Open Access institutional or thematic repositories on ID/OA basis (Immediate Deposit - Optional Access).

... and recommends:

2.
Publishing in free of charge Diamond Open Access Journals/platforms run by public organizations.

3.
Publishing in commercial Gold Open Access Journals with transparent pricing policies and fair prices for genuine added value.