What would it take for Diamond OA to evolve into a holistic, equitable, and data-rich scholarly ecosystem — one that meaningfully includes early-career researchers?
More specifically, what kinds of alignment are required between policy, funding, research assessment, and infrastructure for Diamond OA to become a genuinely equitable and data-rich ecosystem that early-career researchers can meaningfully participate in?
These questions framed the CODATA Connect–convened session, “Beyond Articles: Rethinking Diamond Open Access for a Data-Driven Research Future for Early Career Researchers,” at the 3rd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access. Moderated and chaired by CODATA Connect co-chair, Pragya Chaube, the session began with a shared recognition that while removing Article Processing Charges (APCs) is a necessary step, it is only one part of a much larger system. Without parallel shifts in how research is evaluated, funded, and supported through infrastructure, Diamond Open Access risks remain structurally marginal.
The first hour of the session unpacked these interdependencies by examining how publishing models are shaped by research assessment, infrastructure availability, and governance capacity.
Read more on the CODATA blog https://codata.org/blog/2026/02/24/beyond-articles-rethinking-diamond-open-access-for-a-data-driven-research-future/