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Research has the power to shape policy, inform practice, and influence global conversations. Yet for many doctoral scholars, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of publishing can stand in the way of that impact.

To address this challenge, East Bridge University has launched the East Bridge Centre for Research & Innovation (EBCRI) — a purpose-led global open-access publishing platform designed to remove financial barriers to academic dissemination.

By enabling doctoral scholars from the lowest financial quantile to publish their work at no cost, EBCRI ensures that economic circumstance does not determine whose research is seen, heard, or valued.

Removing Barriers, Expanding Voices

Academic publishing often involves significant article processing charges and related fees. For scholars with limited financial resources, these costs can restrict access to global academic platforms, regardless of the quality of their work.

EBCRI was created with a clear purpose: to ensure that research visibility is guided by merit and contribution — not financial capacity.

Through its open-access publishing model, the Centre allows eligible doctoral researchers to share their work globally without publication fees. This simple but powerful step removes a critical obstacle and helps scholars participate fully in the international research community.

Supporting Inclusive Education (SDG 4)

Quality education does not end with degree completion. For doctoral scholars, publication is a vital part of the academic journey. It strengthens professional identity, builds confidence, and opens doors to future opportunities.

By widening access to research dissemination, EBCRI directly advances SDG 4 – Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education. The platform ensures that scholars are supported not only in developing research but also in sharing it widely and meaningfully.

Open-access publishing also ensures that research findings remain freely available to global audiences — including educators, policymakers, and institutions in regions where subscription costs can limit access.

In this way, EBCRI contributes to a more inclusive and accessible knowledge ecosystem.

Creating Opportunity Through Research (SDG 1)

The connection between research publication and poverty reduction may not always be obvious, but it is significant. Publication strengthens employability, professional recognition, and academic progression — all of which contribute to long-term economic mobility.

By removing publication costs for scholars from disadvantaged financial backgrounds, EBCRI helps create pathways to:

• Greater academic and professional visibility
• Increased opportunities for collaboration and funding
• Enhanced career prospects
• Broader participation in global research networks

These outcomes align directly with SDG 1 – No Poverty, reinforcing the role of higher education as a driver of opportunity and socio-economic advancement.

A Global, Open-Access Commitment

EBCRI operates as an international open-access platform, ensuring that knowledge is not confined by subscription barriers. Research published through the Centre remains accessible worldwide, supporting informed dialogue across sectors and regions.

This approach reflects East Bridge University’s broader commitment to global engagement and responsible academic leadership. By embedding equity into research infrastructure itself, the University demonstrates that inclusion must extend beyond admissions and teaching — into the very systems that shape academic visibility.

Research Without Financial Limits

The launch of the East Bridge Centre for Research & Innovation represents a meaningful step toward more equitable research participation. By removing financial barriers to publication, EBCRI creates space for underrepresented voices and strengthens diversity within global scholarship.

In aligning this initiative with SDG 1 and SDG 4, East Bridge University reaffirms a simple but powerful belief: research excellence should be accessible to all scholars, regardless of economic background.

Through EBCRI, opportunity is not only protected — it is expanded.