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A librarian in Myanmar is modernizing the way of delivering literature to students, a physiotherapist in Ethiopia is finding better ways to treat his patients and a researcher in Zimbabwe is tackling the burden of diabetes. These are just some of the many stories we hear from Research4Life user. Read more below on this page, and discover other stories from the community.

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New nonprofit launched to support Research4Life

Friends of Research4Life, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the United States, was launched to support the critical mission of Research4Life to enable full participation in the global information environment. Organizations and individuals can now make contributions that directly benefit Research4Life programs.

WIPO Study: Research4Life Program Spikes Research Output by up to 75% in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Free or low-cost online access to scientific publications — as provided by Research4Life programs — results in a surge in scientific output, particularly in health sciences.
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Looking for volunteers: Become a Marketing Co-Chair at Research4Life!
Are you an enthusiastic communicator who would love to lead a dynamic team? Would you like to work on development communication contributing to more equitable scholarly communications? We have an excellent opportunity for you. Research4Life’s Communications & Marketing Committee is
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What does “decolonizing” research mean, and why is it important?
Our vision for 2030 is to increase participation of researchers from underrepresented regions in both research output and decision-making processes. Find out the best practices for decolonising research and ensuring inclusive projects to achieve a more equitable distribution of knowledge.
Research4Life, DOAJ, ASSAf Accredited Course
This accredited course aims to strengthen the journal publications and enable the research from low- and middle-income countries to be more visible and accessible.
Emergency access to Research4Life content extended to occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem
The Emergency Action has been initially granted through June 12, 2024 — with the potential for an extended timeframe — and waiving all fees for the year.
ASCE Partners with Research4Life
ASCE has partnered with Research4Life to foster inclusive growth and development in the field of civil engineering. ASCE content is available for free to users in many Research4Life countries.
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