Halmstad University's Strategic Funding for Open Access Publishing

Halmstad University follows Sweden's national guidelines for Open Science. To promote open publishing, the Vice-Chancellor has allocated strategic funding for the years 2025–2027.

Diaries: Dnr. L 2025/22, Dnr. L 2025/64

Key Points

Funding period: 2025–2027
Total allocation for 2025: SEK 600,000
Recipients: All Schools at Halmstad University
Eligible publications: Immediately Open Access (no embargo), all OA types (Hybrid, Green, Gold, Diamond); peer-reviewed articles, reviews/surveys, conference papers, book chapters, monographs; registered in Halmstad University’s DiVA, linked to the full text or parallel published in full text.
Expected payout: Retroactively each spring (first in 2026, for 2025 costs), after reporting and verification by the University Library.

How the Fund Works

2025 allocation: SEK 600,000 distributed to the Schools to support Open Access publishing costs.
Distribution method: Funds are allocated in proportion to each School’s Open Access costs.
Timing: The allocation for 2025 will be distributed in spring 2026, after:

The University Library has reported on the outcomes.
The Schools have submitted their cost reports.

Requirements for Using the Fund

Open Access

Publications must be immediately Open Access (no embargo).
All types of immediate Open Access are allowed: Hybrid, Green, Gold, Diamond.

Publication Types

Peer-reviewed journal articles or reviews/surveys
Peer-reviewed conference papers
Chapters in books (part of anthologies) or monographs
DiVA registration: All publications must be registered in Halmstad University’s DiVA. They must be linked to the full text or parallel published in full text.

Quality Standards

Journals/publishers must be included in the Norwegian list at level 1 or 2.

Author Requirements

Halmstad University must be listed as the author’s address.
Conference contributions must document the author’s participation and affiliation (e.g., in the program).

Accounting

Costs booked in account 5794.
Ancillary costs (fast track, translation, page fees, admission costs) are also booked in account 5794.

Allocation Rules

Distribution and Exceptions

Funds are distributed based on each School’s share of self-funded Open Access publications.
Publications under the University’s Read & Publish/Open Access agreements are excluded (SciFree database used for verification).

Reporting and Payment

The allocation is made after the Schools have reported their costs in account 5794 in connection with the financial statements.
The University Library is responsible for compiling and checking the University’s Open Access publications.
The allocation will be paid after a decision from the Vice-Chancellor (the 2026 payment covers 2025 costs; decision expected March 2026).