STM exists to advance trusted research

As the leading association of scholarly publishers, STM Association advances trusted research for the benefit of society. We do this by fostering collaboration and innovation among our members and the wider scholarly community.

To drive this mission forward, STM’s strategic areas of activity focus on advancing research integrity, open research and social responsibility — and are powered by standards and technology to deliver real impact.

Research Integrity

We see research integrity as the foundational pillar of scholarly communications — and strive to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of academic findings through policies, practices and stakeholder collaboration. Learn more.

Social Responsibility

STM’s Social Responsibility work drives collective actions across academic and scholarly publishing that will positively contribute to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for both people and planet. Learn more

Open Research

STM stands for advancing open and trusted research, where researchers and the rest of society can rely on information that is credible, accessible, linked and searchable in perpetuity. Learn more

Standards & Technology

Our work here convenes STM members of all shapes and sizes to pool ideas, resources, experience, and innovations to advance open, trusted research — together. Learn more

Our Members by the Numbers

66%

percentage of papers published

~140

members of all shapes + sizes

21

countries represented

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April 23

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April 23

STM Societal Impact Day

Join us as we explore research's societal impact and the role of academic publishing in shaping a sustainable future. On Tuesday, April 23 — the day before the STM US Conference — we will convene for a full day of sustainability immersion. Here, we will dissect effective methods to support research impact, and consider the...

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April 24

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2024

Wednesday 24th - Thursday 25th April 2024    STM | A Report from the Future This is the STM US Annual Conference 2024 where we will journey to the future — exploring the world of scholarly communications as it might exist in the years to come. Different stakeholders will describe the future of research and...

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