Our institutional partnership plans
Agreements that support sustainable open access to science for both institutions and researchers
We're committed to simplifying our institutional partnerships, ensuring that more researchers than ever can benefit from open access publishing. As your trusted partner we provide access to high-quality journals and a platform to help you maximize your impact.
Our payment models offer a flexible, cost-effective, and predictable approach to managing your institution's publishing activities - allowing you to focus more time on disseminating impactful research.
Find the right payment plan for you
Direct invoicing | Monthly invoicing | Prepayment | Annual prepayment | Flat fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Payment | Payment per article | Monthly payment | Prepayment at the start of the agreement | Advance payment at the start of the agreement | Single annual payment |
Invoicing | One invoice per article immediately upon acceptance | Invoices are aggregated into a single monthly invoice | Invoices for accepted articles deducted monthly | Invoices for accepted articles deducted monthly | Only one single invoice upon the start of the agreement |
Unique features | No prepayment or deposit required | No prepayment or deposit required | Top up any time, for any amount | Balance reconciliation in next year's payment | Unlimited publishing without the need to verify individual articles |
Not all partner institutions have the same financial resources or funding structures. Our payment models accommodate these differences by allowing you to choose the funding approach that aligns with your financial situation and goals.
Each model provides a unique way to reduce the burden on researchers by eliminating the need to handle individual APC payments.
Speak with our partnerships teamOur fully open flat fee model
Launched in 2023, Frontiers' flat fee model complements our well-proven metered central invoicing models offered through our institutional partnerships program.
This new approach allows for the enablement of improved open access budget planning with a single, predictable annual fee, reducing administrative work for your institution while providing unlimited open-access publication for your researchers.
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Transparent and collaborative agreements
Our partnerships are founded on transparency and collaboration. We understand that each institution has unique needs, so we provide you with personalized support to ensure a smooth experience throughout our agreement.
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If you are interested in setting up an institutional partnership and need some more information, please contact us today.