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In a move to further advance open access in scientific research, the DEAL Consortium and renowned scholarly publisher Wiley have inked a new five-year agreement. This strategic partnership, initiated by the Alliance of German Science Organizations, will empower scientists from more than 900 predominantly publicly funded academic institutions in Germany to publish their research open access (OA) within Wiley's esteemed portfolio of scientific journals.

The agreement, signed by Wiley and MPDL Services gGmbH as the DEAL Operating Entity, is set to commence in January 2024, reinforcing the commitment to meet the evolving needs of the scholarly community and expedite the open access transformation.

Building upon the success of their collaboration since 2019, which has seen over 38,000 articles published open access, the new agreement promises a myriad of benefits. Participating German institutions will gain open-access publishing options across Wiley's extensive journal portfolio while retaining read access to all Wiley journal content.

The agreement is not merely a continuation but a significant enhancement of the partnership, aiming to:

• Facilitate Transition to OA: The agreement will support institutions in transitioning to open access, recognizing the substantial value that learned societies contribute to the scholarly community.
• Infrastructure Enhancement: Robust workflows will be established to support authors, librarians, and open access administrators, streamlining the publishing process.
• Training and Collaboration: Participating institutions will receive tailored training, and ongoing collaboration with the Wiley DEAL Advisory Board will ensure continuous success monitoring.

All member institutions of the DEAL Consortium are invited to opt-in, ensuring they continue to benefit from comprehensive open access publishing options and access to Wiley's vast portfolio of scholarly journals.

The original agreement, initiated in 2019, was a trailblazer as the first transformative agreement for DEAL, solidifying Wiley's commitment to open access. This new agreement adds to Wiley's impressive global portfolio, as the publisher has already signed open access agreements with around 80 partners worldwide, covering over 2,500 institutions.