Nature Masterclasses has partnered with Research4Life to offer free access to researchers from low income countries.

Research4Life offers no-cost or low-fee access to research published in any of our journals in low and middle income countries. The initiative invests in education and scientific research in places where it’s needed, but where people may not be able to afford it. Springer Nature are both founders of Research4Life, and inaugural donors to the Friends of Research4Life programme too. 

This latest move sees free access expanded so all training that was previously behind a paywall will now be available for researchers in registered institutions in lower income countries.

Who’s eligible

Institutions from these countries are able to join Research4Life and gain access to Nature Masterclasses:

For more information about Research4Life and eligibility, please visit Research4Life.

Group B countries, as defined by Research4Life, are not eligible at this time.

How to access the Nature Masterclasses platform through Research4Life

1. Firstly, log into Research4Life’s content portal.

2. Then look for Nature Masterclasses under the Content menu – Publishers listing or access here.

3. Then register for an account on Nature Masterclasses Online (please note you will need to authenticate your account by email).  This is only for the first time you connect.

4. You will now have access.