Open Access
- Not mandatory, but recommended if the field, type of results, and project conditions allow.
- Repositories may be used (green OA route) according to the publisher's licensing conditions.
- Open access costs (APC fees) are eligible – applicable to both fully open and hybrid journals.
Research Data
- The project proposal must include a brief description of the data to be used and the method of sharing.
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Data sharing is standard; restricted access is only allowed with justification.
Data management plan (DMP)
- Mandatory; must be submitted no later than the first interim report.
- Includes information on:
- data created or used
- methods and principles of management
- how data will be shared or reasons for not sharing
- storage and archiving during and after the project
- The DMP is regularly updated (for interim and final reports).
Recommendations from GA CR
- Use a DMP template based on the Horizon Europe model (or another template meeting the required content).
- Consider establishing a data steward position – an eligible project cost.
- Costs for data management and DMP preparation are eligible.