Increasing Costs of Open Access
Dutch funders are raising alarms about the rising costs associated with open access publishing. The chair of a health funding organization emphasized the need for an urgent national discussion to evaluate whether these costs remain reasonable. He questions the sustainability of current open access models.
Funding organizations are increasingly worried about their budgets. They fear that escalating open access fees might hinder research accessibility. The call for dialogues among stakeholders aims to address these financial challenges and ensure that open access remains viable for all.