McMaster University Library is pleased to sponsor one McMaster graduate student to attend OpenCon 2017 in Berlin, Germany from November 11-13, 2017. This year’s conference is organized by SPARC, a global coalition devoted to advancing Open Access*, Open Data and Open Education, and the Right to Research Coalition, a student arm of SPARC, in partnership with the Max Planck Society.

OpenCon brings together a community of early career researchers and scholars from around the world to showcase Open Access projects, discuss issues related to Open Access and to explore ways to build a more open system for research and education.

Read about 2016 travel scholarship winner, Mike Galang’s, experiences at OpenCon

The travel scholarship, valued at approximately $3300 CDN, will cover the cost of the successful candidate’s registration fee (which includes most meals), roundtrip flight and shared accommodation.

In return, the University Library asks that the successful candidate produce a short 800-1000 word report on the conference experience. The candidate may also be asked to participate in activities related to International Open Access Week, Oct. 23-29, 2017.

To apply, complete the secure online application form. Applications will close at midnight on Wed. Sept. 6, 2017.

For more information, please contact Olga Perkovic, Research and Advanced Studies Librarian.

*Open Access is a global movement to make scholarly articles publicly available online, free of financial or legal barriers.