AIP Publishing has expanded its article processing charge (APC) Waiver and Discount Policy, making Gold Open Access (OA) publishing more accessible to and equitable to researchers from lower- and lower-middle-income countries.
Researchers publishing from these regions will automatically receive their APC waivers or discounts at the time of billing. The move is reflective of AIP Publishing’s continued efforts to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of scholarly publishing.
AIP Publishing’s APC Waiver and Discount Policy for Gold OA titles expands upon the previously adopted Research4Life guidelines, with eligible countries classified as either Group A (full waiver) or Group B (discounts). Moving forward, eligibility in AIP Publishing’s policy will also include World Bank low-income and lower-middle-income economies — increasing the number of countries covered.
To see the full lists of countries eligible for APC waivers and discounts through AIP Publishing, visit AIP’s Open Access Publishing Options page.
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