[LIS-Forum] Preprint ban in grant applications deemed ‘plain ludicrous’

[Mohan Hr]

Preprint ban in grant applications deemed ‘plain ludicrous’

Australia’s major research funder has ruled more than 20 fellowship
applications ineligible because they mentioned preprints and other non-peer
reviewed materials. The decision sparked an outcry from scientists, who say
the move is a blow to open science and will stymie careers. At a time when
the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the use of preprints to the fore,
researchers say the Australian Research Council’s stance is out of step
with modern publishing practices and at odds with that of other funding
agencies.

The Australian Research Council’s decision to reject early career funding
applications that mention preprints is hopelessly outdated, say scientists.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02318-8

Quite strange. It is a unwelcome move. It will discourage scientific
research. Requires to be relooked.

With regards -- hrmohan

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