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Open access fund for longform publications: stage two

Claim open access costs for eligible longform research publications.

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Research organisations can claim open access costs for monographs, book chapters and edited collections that are in-scope of UKRI’s open access policy and approved at stage one.

Applications must be completed by the research office, library or other department or team responsible for open access within the research organisation. Organisations must be based in the UK to apply.

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Stage two covers monographs, book chapters and edited collections that are required to acknowledge UKRI funding. It seeks confirmation that the publication is available immediately open access with a Creative Commons licence and financial information associated with open access publication.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£3.5M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-130099Source: www.ukri.org