Our fully open flat fee agreements

We are committed to financial models that support sustainable open access to science for both researchers and institutions. With flat fee agrements we simplify the payment of article processing charges, making open access publishing possible for more researchers.

What is our flat fee agreement?

In 2023, we took an important step forward by offering our institutional partners the option to pay one annual fee to cover unlimited publishing from members of their academic community.

The agreements provide simplicity, stability, and transparency to institutions in their financial planning and budgeting for publishing services. This also greatly improves the experience for the authors in your community, who can then publish with us without the administration of handling an invoice.

Why choose flat fee agreements?

• Budget simplicity with one clear, predictable annual fee, freeing up resources for other crucial initiatives

• Access to the latest insights and publishing technology, ensuring research is open, accessible, and easily readable

• Be part of the transition to open science, adding valuable research from your community to the academic record, free for everyone to read

• Support your researchers to publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles across all of Frontiers' journals

Plan and allocate funds with efficiency

For librarians, navigating the ever-changing landscape of scholarly publishing can feel like a constant budget balancing act. Unpredictable publishing expenses often throw a wrench into meticulously planned allocations, leaving you scrambling to cover unexpected fees.

However, the flat fee model in open access offers a solution that can transform budgeting from a reactive struggle to a proactive and efficient process. With an annual all-inclusive publishing fee, you can plan and allocate funds with greater consistency and regularity while eliminating unpredictable publishing costs - enabling you to focus on other business-critical initiatives.

We understand that each institution has unique needs, so we provide you with personalized support to ensure a smooth experience throughout our agreement. With different financial resources in mind, we designed our institutional payment models to be adaptable. This empowers you to choose the funding option that best matches your budget while supporting your researchers' objectives.

Amplify your institution's impact

We collaborate with a growing network of partners among the world's top universities and research institutions, highlighting the power of partnerships that enhance the visibility and impact of research. Here are some of the benefits for your institution.

• Enhance your institution’s reputation as a leading hub of academic knowledge

• Foster a vibrant research community and promote the sharing of knowledge across diverse academic communities - driving innovation and impact

• Extend your institution's engagement through open access, reaching beyond the research community to policymakers, industry professionals, journalists, and the public

Unrestricted publishing for your community

This model enables researchers to submit their work without waiting for approval from your institution. This direct approach empowers researchers to focus on their research and dissemination efforts, reducing delays and uncertainty associated with traditional publishing models.

• Enable your researchers to rapidly share findings and amplify their impact within their field and beyond.

• Empower your faculty and students to build on research with new findings, pursue innovative directions, and explore deeper the topics that matter most.

• Support your researchers in developing a robust research portfolio and open doors to career advancements.

• Attract top researchers to elevate their work and your institution globally.

Transparent and collaborative partnerships

We collaborate with hundreds of institutions worldwide to improve how institutions and researchers are supported. And each of our agreements is the result of a transparent and collaborative partnership.

If you are interested in setting up an institutional partnership and need more information, please get in touch with us to discuss your options.