Open Access

Open access stands for unrestricted access to scientific information. In its Open Access Policy, TUM invites all scientists at the Technical University of Munich to publish their research results Open Access. We support you in doing so by covering publication fees as part of comprehensive agreements with publishers, offering consultation services, and providing with mediaTUM an institutional repository for Open Access publication and self-archiving.

Overview

Open Access Strategy

Consultation & Information

Open Access Publishing Opportunities

Courses

Open Access Strategy

To support the visibility of research in the best possible way, TUM has significantly expanded its infrastructure in literature provision and publication services. Through a joint effort, the TUM Board of Management, the University Library, and the TUM Schools have established the financial foundation to substantially increase the proportion of TUM's Open Access publications. Starting in 2025, the budget will be further supplemented by DFG funding secured for Open Access publishing.

With the adoption of the TUM Open Access Policy [1], the TUM Board of Management encourge all researchers to publish their scientific findings in line with the principles of the Open Access movement. Moreover, TUM is a signatory of the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities [2].

Open Access Publishing Opportunities

As a TUM member, you benefit from a wide range of Open Access publishing opportunities. The Publish & Read agreements TUM has signed with leading publishers and academic societies allow you to publish your research findings Open Access at no personal cost. For articles in Open Access journals that are not covered by these agreements, you may apply for a publication grant through the TUM Open Access Publication Fund.

In addition, TUM.University Press offers an in-house alternative for publishing monographs and edited volumes, as well as launching Open Access journals, independent of commercial publishers.

Type	Service
Articles, Papers	Publishing under pubisher agreements [3] Publishing with a grant from the Publication Fund [4]
Books, Edited Volumes	Publishing with TUM.University Press [5]
Journals	Hosting through TUM.University Press [6]
Secondary Publication	Publishing on mediaTUM [7]

We are here to advice you: Team Open Access [8] | Team TUM.University Press [9]

Consultation & Information

We are happy to advise you on the various options for Open Access publishing:

Gold Open Access
Publication of articles and papers in academic journals under Publish & Read agreements [3]; Grants for Open Access fees from the TUM Publication Fund [4]
Green Open Access
Secondary publication [7] of papers that have already appeared with a publisher; publication options on mediaTUM, TUM's institutional repository.
Predatory Publishing
Assessment of the integrity of publishers, identifying predatory journals and confernces [10]

Contact:
Open Access Team of the University Library [11]

Open Access Consultation:
Request an appointment [12]

Courses on Open Access

Publishing Essentials – Planning and Financing Open Access Publications [13]

In this course, you will receive all the relevant information on Open Access publishing with publishers or at TUM. From practical tips for journal selection to financing options and insights on legal aspects of publishing – it’s all covered! Benefit from our expertise for a successful publication of your research.

Course Description & Dates [13]

Predatory Publishing Deep Dive – Identify Predatory Journals and Conference [14]

In this course, we will discuss how to distinguish reputable providers from dubious ones when publishing or presenting your research. We will outline the deceptive practices of predatory publishers and explain how to avoid potential harm. Benefit from our insights to ensure the success of your publication.

Course Description & Dates [14]

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