UCSF authors are eligible for discounts on article processing charges (APCs) for open access (OA) publication in many journals, as well as on publication charges for selected book publishers.
- Search the Directory of Open Access Journals to find thousands of peer-reviewed, fully OA journals and see tips for Evaluating Publishers
- Find out about the UCSF Open Access Publishing Fund for OA journal and book publication charges
- Learn how to make your scholarly articles freely available through UC's Open Access Policies
Publication discounts for journals
| Publisher | UCSF Author Discount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| MDPI (all journals) | 10% | Select UCSF during manuscript submission |
| Microbiology Society (all journals) | 100% | Effective 2020; Publish & Read agreement |
| See additional discounts available to all University of California authors | ||
Publication discounts for books
| Publisher | Publication Cost | UCSF Discount Available | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminos (UC Press) | $5000 title publication fee (UC) author rate | 10% | California Digital Library membership |
| Open Book Publishers | ~$5000 optional (see details) | 20% discount on setup charges for customized editions |
Visit our Open Access Publishing page for more information or to connect with a scholarly communication expert.