Open Access an der Universität Ulm

Open Access

Free worldwide access to scientific knowledge (open access) is essential to lastingly safeguard and pass on accumulated knowledge and cultural heritage while setting aside economic interests.

For many years, research institutions, scientists, and libraries have demanded that publishers' pricing strategies be challenged and recommend open, public access to publicly funded research results. This position is underlined in the so-called Berlin Declaration.

Be part of it! Publish Open Access!

Further information:

• Information-platform open-access.net
• Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities
• Infobrochure of the alliance of the German Scientific Organizations
• Flyer: Open Access Publishing at the University of Ulm
• Flyer: Open Access publication-fund of the University of Ulm

Open Access Funds

Based upon a proposal by kiz, the Präsidium der Universität Ulm (Executive Committee) has set aside funds to defray open access publication expenses.
Read more about the funds in our circular letter (in German) Rundschreiben.

Ulmer Volltextserver VTS

The Ulmer Volltextserver VTS is the institutional repository of the University of Ulm. It is used for publishing and archiving of Open Access documents and is operated by kiz.

How to publish Open Access

Please use our Step by step-Guide with Recommendations on how to publish material in an open access model.

How to find Open Access Publications

You will find Open Access Publications by using all kinds of internet search engines. Though you can use specific Open Access Portals to find the documents.

Open Access - briefly explained

PhD-Comics briefly explaines, what's Open Access, how it works and why you should publish in Open Access.