# \#funders
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## [Cross-Regional Diamond Open Access Policy Forum 2026](https://forum.edch.eu/t/cross-regional-diamond-open-access-policy-forum-2026/999)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2026 13:06 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/cross-regional-diamond-open-access-policy-forum-2026/999 "2026-07-31T13:06:01Z")
The Diamond Open Access Policy Forum (DOAPF) convenes policymakers, research funders and leaders from across the scholarly communication ecosystem to explore policies and sustainable funding models for Diamond Open Acces…
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## [Open Science Fair 2027](https://forum.edch.eu/t/open-science-fair-2027/1204)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2026 12:02 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/open-science-fair-2027/1204 "2026-10-23T12:02:53Z")
Save the Date: Open Science Fair 2027! Open Science Fair (OSFair) returns to Athens, Greece, from 13 to 15 September 2027, at the Athens Conservatoire, marking 10 years of bringing the Open Science community together! C…
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## [Strategies for Funding Diamond OA in Europe (European Diamond Open Access Policy Forum 2026)](https://forum.edch.eu/t/strategies-for-funding-diamond-oa-in-europe-european-diamond-open-access-policy-forum-2026/998)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2026 07:18 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/strategies-for-funding-diamond-oa-in-europe-european-diamond-open-access-policy-forum-2026/998 "2026-08-24T07:18:20Z")
The Diamond Open Access Policy Forum (DOAPF) convenes policymakers, research funders and leaders from across the scholarly communication ecosystem to explore policies and sustainable funding models for Diamond Open Acces…
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## [Farley A. (2026). Why the Gates Foundation Abandoned Article Processing Charges (and What They’re Doing Instead)](https://forum.edch.eu/t/farley-a-2026-why-the-gates-foundation-abandoned-article-processing-charges-and-what-they-re-doing-instead/931)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
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**Last updated:** [8 June 2026 07:25 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/farley-a-2026-why-the-gates-foundation-abandoned-article-processing-charges-and-what-they-re-doing-instead/931 "2026-06-08T07:25:43Z")
Summary: In 2024, the Gates Foundation updated their Open Access Policy to redirect funds from APCs to support more equitable models. Ashley Farley explains their thinking and vision for the future. Read more: https://k…
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## [1st Diamond OA Policy forum (recordings available)](https://forum.edch.eu/t/1st-diamond-oa-policy-forum-recordings-available/566)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2025 15:26 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/1st-diamond-oa-policy-forum-recordings-available/566 "2025-12-03T15:26:22Z")
Diamond OA Policy Forum: Africa, Europe & Latin America The ALMASI project is setting up a new international Policy Forum on Diamond Open Access. The idea is to create a space where policymakers and funders from Africa, …
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## [INSPIRING ERA Exchange: Overcoming Barriers in Open Access Publishing Towards a More Inclusive and Sustainable ERA](https://forum.edch.eu/t/inspiring-era-exchange-overcoming-barriers-in-open-access-publishing-towards-a-more-inclusive-and-sustainable-era/587)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
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**Last updated:** [9 October 2025 15:13 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/inspiring-era-exchange-overcoming-barriers-in-open-access-publishing-towards-a-more-inclusive-and-sustainable-era/587 "2025-10-09T15:13:30Z")
The INSPIRING ERA project is organising a full-day in-person workshop dedicated to strengthening Open Access (OA) publishing as a foundation for a more inclusive and sustainable European Research Area (ERA). The event wi…
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## [Funding Diamond Open Access: the Diamond Funding Navigator](https://forum.edch.eu/t/funding-diamond-open-access-the-diamond-funding-navigator/335)
**Author:** [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2025 11:09 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/funding-diamond-open-access-the-diamond-funding-navigator/335 "2025-09-08T11:09:25Z")
How to fund Diamond OA? :hand\_with\_index\_finger\_and\_thumb\_crossed: Currently in public beta phase, the Diamond Funding Navigator provides an overview of initiatives for the collective financing of Diamond Open Access jo…
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## [Let’s talk: DIAMAS Recommendations and Guidelines in practice](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-diamas-recommendations-and-guidelines-in-practice/324)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\
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**Last updated:** [13 June 2025 09:06 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-diamas-recommendations-and-guidelines-in-practice/324 "2025-06-13T09:06:54Z")
Dear all, As you may have seen, the DIAMAS Project has just released its Diamond open access recommendations and guidelines for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors, and policymakers, a major milestone designed to su…