In recent years, making scientific publications freely available on the internet (Open Access) has been supported by an increasing number of researchers from almost all fields.
Following the Dutch model experts speak, more than 40 outstanding researchers in Austria (incl. some Austrians abroad) from all branches of sciences and the humanities, from different institutions as well as from different age groups have been asked why they practice Open Access in one way or the other and why they think Open Access is important.