The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced a new Open Access (OA) partnership with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), furthering its mission to support and expand access to scientific research. This agreement, which will run until 2026, marks a significant milestone in the RSC’s push towards a fully OA future.
The uncapped deal with CWRU enhances the RSC's global network of over 1,300 partner institutions. With this latest agreement, the RSC now boasts Read and Publish agreements with 102 American organizations, demonstrating a robust commitment to advancing OA. Researchers at CWRU will benefit from greater access to RSC titles, amplifying their ability to contribute to and benefit from cutting-edge scientific research.
Case Western Reserve University, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is renowned as one of the leading private research institutions in the United States. The university has a history of signing multiple OA agreements, reflecting its dedication to making research widely accessible. This latest deal with the RSC underscores CWRU's ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge with new audiences.
The RSC has pledged to make all its fully-owned titles OA by 2028, and this partnership with CWRU is a significant step towards achieving that goal. By expanding its network of OA agreements, the RSC continues to support the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the advancement of global research.
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