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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.

“Research4Life allowed me to approach research with greater depth and confidence” – A story of career growth and impact
While Research4Life is best known for supporting users at institutions such as universities, professional schools and teaching hospitals, it also plays a key role in helping graduates make smooth transitions into their professional careers.
Research4Life | DOAJ | ASSAF Accredited Publisher Course
Research4Life in partnership with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) are running a virtual course aimed at publishers based in the global south.
Research4Life Echoes stories from Ukraine
When the war in Ukraine began, Research4Life waived fees to ensure Ukrainian institutions had uninterrupted access to essential research resources until the end of 2024. Ukrainian users share how this support has helped during the crisis.
A photo of a group of people who attended the R4L annual GPM held in Nairobi, in 2024.
Declaration on “Research4Life as an Enabler for the Future of Humanity”
We declare our steadfast commitment to advancing global access to academic and professional peer-reviewed information resources as a critical enabler for the future of humanity.
Use of social media for promoting Research4Life
Did you know that there are 5.17 billion social media users worldwide, with the average user active on 6.7 platforms each month? You can leverage this reach to promote Research4Life resources within your institution, helping researchers, students, and faculty access
Bhutan Health Journal expands global reach with DOAJ Indexation and Research4Life impact
In a major milestone for Bhutan’s medical community, the Bhutan Health Journal (BHJ) has been indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Scopus, significantly boosting its global visibility and credibility. Explore how collaboration between local and international experts has fuelled the journal's success and how it is shaping the understanding of Bhutan's health research.
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