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Blog
April 3, 2025 
Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Mexico
In 2024, thanks to the DataCite Global Access Fund, the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (Mexico) developed a project to promote open science. In…
March 6, 2025 
Advancing Research Sharing Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: INFLIBNET Centre, India
Indian researchers and institutions are increasingly embracing Open Science, recognizing its value in enhancing collaboration and reproducibility. However, many still hesitate to share…
March 13, 2025
Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: Datamap/Amazon – The First Integrated Repository of Scientific Atmospheric Data From the Amazon
The Amazon region is crucial for climate balance and biodiversity preservation. DataMap/Amazon, an initiative of the Center for Sustainable Amazon Studies at the…