APC & Fees
Transparent pricing for open access publication. We offer competitive APCs with waiver programs to ensure research from all backgrounds can be published.
Understanding APCs
Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees charged to authors or their institutions to cover the costs of open access publication. APCs allow us to make articles freely available to readers worldwide while maintaining high editorial and production standards.
APCs are only charged after your manuscript has been accepted for publication following peer review. There are no submission or review fees.
The APC covers peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, hosting, archiving, and ongoing accessibility.
APCs can be paid by authors, their institutions, research funders, or through institutional agreements. Many funders allow APCs as legitimate research costs.
Current APC Rates
Our APCs vary by discipline to reflect the different costs and services involved. These rates apply across our portfolio of seven Scholarly Open journals.
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Unlimited article length
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Figures and data presentation support
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Chemical structure and equation support
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- MEDLINE formatting
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Code and dataset availability support
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Technical figure and schematic support
Includes:
- Full Gold open access publication
- Peer review coordination
- Professional copyediting
- XML and PDF production
- DOI assignment
- Indexing and archiving
- Data visualization and sustainability support
All prices exclude VAT where applicable. Institutional agreements may provide different rates.
Fee Waivers & Discounts
We are committed to making open access publishing accessible to researchers worldwide, regardless of their financial situation.
Low-Income Countries
100% waiverAuthors from World Bank-classified low-income countries are eligible for full APC waivers.
Lower-Middle Income Countries
50% discountAuthors from lower-middle income countries receive a 50% reduction in APCs.
Financial Hardship
Case-by-caseAuthors without institutional or grant funding may apply for discretionary waivers.
Editorial Board Members
25% discountActive editorial board members receive a discount on APCs for their own submissions.
How to Apply for a Waiver
Waiver requests should be made at the time of submission through our online submission system. Please provide details about your funding situation and eligibility category. Waiver decisions are made independently of editorial decisions and will not affect the peer review process.
Payment Methods
We offer flexible payment options to accommodate different institutional requirements.
Credit Card
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted through our secure payment portal.
Bank Transfer
Invoice payment via SEPA or international wire transfer. Bank details provided upon acceptance.
Institutional Agreements
Check if your institution has an agreement with us for centralized billing.
Funder Compliance
Our open access policies comply with major research funder mandates.
Plan S / cOAlition S
Our Gold OA journals are fully compliant with Plan S requirements.
EU Horizon Europe
APCs are eligible costs under Horizon Europe grants.
DFG (German Research Foundation)
Eligible for DFG open access publication funding.
Wellcome Trust & Other Funders
CC BY licensing meets requirements of most major research funders.
Questions About Fees?
Our team is happy to discuss payment options, waivers, or institutional agreements.