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Wellcome Trust has joined with the Public Library of Science and
Google  
to launch the Accelerating Science Award Program (ASAP) to recognise  
the use of scientific research, published through open access, that
has  
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new, innovative programme recognises individuals who have used,  
applied or remixed scientific research -- published through open access
--  
to innovate and make a difference in science, medicine, business,  
technology or society as a whole. Potential nominees include  
individuals, teams or groups of collaborators (such as scientists,  
researchers, educators, social services, technology leaders,  
entrepreneurs, policy makers, patient advocates, public health workers  
and students) who have used scientific research in transformative ways. 

It shows how the unrestricted exchange of information can advance  
science and medicine and benefit society. It also aspires to encourage
a  
new generation of individuals to embrace the use of scientific
research  
published through open access.

"The Wellcome Trust is proud to sponsor ASAP, and in doing so,  
recognise those who have maximised the impact of scientific research  
published through open access," said Robert Kiley, Head of Digital  
Services at the Wellcome Trust. "We are eager to see real case studies  
that showcase the unique value of open access, and through these  
stories, inspire greater support for open access."

Three top awards of \$30 000 each will be presented. The nomination  
period is open from 1 May to 15 June 2013. Winners will be announced
in  
Washington, DC, in October 2013, at an Open Access Week kick-off event  
hosted by SPARC and the World Bank. 

ASAP is sponsored by 24 global organisations that value the  
transformative impact of applying scientific research, published
through  
open access, to extend the reach of science and medicine.

[Find more about ASAP on the ASAP
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 The Wellcome Trust has joined with the Public Library of Science and Google to launch the Accelerating Science Award Program (ASAP) to recognise the use of scientific research, published through open access, that has led to innovations in any field that benefit society.This new, innovative programme recognises individuals who have used, applied or remixed scientific research – published through open access
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Wellcome Trust supports open access award programme