How to waive the publishing fee

    1. Can librarians help negotiate publishing fees? Yes! Many institutions have librarians who can assist by negotiating with publishers on your behalf. Contact your librarian to explore possible solutions.

    2. Can I request a fee waiver directly from the publisher? Absolutely. At the submission stage, you can email the editors or publishers to explain any constraints you have on research funding. Request a fee waiver, and if your manuscript is accepted for publication, they may be able to accommodate your request.

    3. Are there free publishing venues? Yes, there are many reputable open-access journals that don’t charge publishing fees. You can find a comprehensive list on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): https://doaj.org/.

    4. What if I want to start my own open-access journal? Creating a diamond open-access journal, which involves no costs for either authors or readers, is a great option. One supported service is Episciences, which you can learn more about here: https://catalogue.openaire.eu/service/openaire.episciences/overview.

    5. Can I make my work openly available without paying fees? Yes! Many publishers allow you to archive preprints or the peer-reviewed version of your article in open-access repositories. You can use platforms like Zenodo: https://zenodo.org/, and follow the guidelines for retaining your rights as an author through the Rights Retention Strategy. Learn more here: https://www.coalition-s.org/resources/rights-retention-strategy/.
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