FAQ

About Research4Life

• What is Research4Life?
• Who administers Research4Life?
• When was Research4Life started?
• How can we gauge the importance of Research4Life?
• How long will Research4Life continue?
• What do Band 1 and Band 2 mean?
• How much does it cost to use each Research4Life Programme?
• Who are the partners?
• What are the requirements for becoming a partner publisher?

Eligibility

• Who is eligible to register for Research4Life?
• How can I find out if a country is eligible to participate?
• How does Research4Life determine which countries are eligible?
• How do I know if my library qualifies for access to Research4Life?
• Why are some countries not eligible if GNI is less than US$3500?
• Why are the lists of eligible countries based on GNI data?
• How can I access information if I live in a developing country that is not eligible for Research4Life?
• My country has a GNI greater than $3500, and my institution is willing to pay for access. How can I do that?

Registering

• How can I find out which institutions in my country are participating in Research4Life?
• Once an institution is registered, who may use the Research4Life programmes?

Getting Started

• What are the technical requirements for accessing HINARI/AGORA/OARE Content?

Other Information

•  Are there other initiatives for accessing online journals?