Waivers policy
Support researchers in low- and middle-income contexts and hardship cases.
Eligibility
Waivers may be granted for corresponding authors based in low- and middle-income countries, documented hardship, or society agreements. Editors cannot waive APCs in exchange for acceptance.
How to request
Submit a waiver request in the submission form with supporting documentation. Decisions are communicated before invoicing; partial discounts may be offered when full waivers are not approved.
- Country-based and institution-based waivers.
- Editorial discretion for invited content or society partnerships.
- Clear SLA for waiver decisions prior to acceptance.
Return to Article processing charges for list pricing context.