In both traditional and hybrid journals, if an author wants to publish and make their work openly accessible, they will often have to pay a fee, called an Article Processing Charge (APC), to do so. This APC helps off-set publishing and editorial charges that the journal would traditionally get by charging a subscription fee to readers. Prices vary and will depend on the journal.
APC Funding: College of Graduate Studies is currently offering the following APC support for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Students.
APC Discounts and Waivers from Read & Publish: The UCF Libraries has several ”Read & Publish” agreements with major publishers that covers the APC for UCF authors. The Libraries pays a yearly subscription fee bundled with waivers for some or all APCs for articles from UCF authors. See the list of current Read & Publish agreements below.
| Publisher | Resources Included | Resource Type | Discount Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Chemical Society (ACS) | All ACS subscription journals | Hybrid OA journals | $250 (in addition to membership discount) |
| Cambridge University Press | All CUP Journals with an OA option |
|
100% (no cost to author) |
| IGI Global | All IGI Global e-Collections |
|
5 works per year covered 100% (no cost to author) |
| Portland Press | All Portland Press subscription journals |
|
100% (no cost to author) |
UCF Libraries strives to keep the information about current university-supported APC funds, APC discounts, and Read & Publish options as current as possible. Should you notice any errors, changes, or have questions about current Open Access publishing support, please contact Scholarly Communication Librarian, Sarah Norris.