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Publish Open Access for free or with a discount: Company of Biologists

How does it work?

Publish for free in 3 journals

Corresponding authors from Radboudumc and Radboud University can publish open access in three journals of The Company of Biologists at no extra cost.

How does it work?

Upon submission:

  • Create a Bench>Press account.
  • Enter Radboud University or Radboudumc as an affiliation in the Author Area.
  • Use the email address with extension ru.nl or radboudumc.nl
  • State the general address of the RU or Radboudumc.
  • Select Gold Open Access and Read & Publish fee waiver.

If the item is accepted:

  • Complete the Publication Agreement in the Bench>Press Author Area.
  • You will then receive a link to the RightsLink system with a free waiver.
  • Select Seek funding from Radboud University/Radboudumc.
  • After accepting the conditions, you can select Submit for approval with your account.
  • After verification you will receive an email with a confirmation.
  • The latest accepted version is published in open access with a CC-BY license.