researchers
Eligible for institutional fee support?
If you're a researcher thinking of submitting an article to one of our journals, see our partners list to find out if your institution can cover some or all of your publishing fees
Institutional partnerships
Supporting sustainable open access to science for researchers and institutions
670+
institutions covered
20+
countries
25,000+
supported authors
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Discover our flat fee open access agreements
Our fully open agreements offer simplicity, stability, and transparency to institutions in planning and budgeting for publishing services.
Pay one annual fee to cover unlimited publishing from members of your academic community.
Researchers
Find out how you can benefit from open access publishing if your institution is a partner
Researchers are the core of the publishing community. With open access publishing, researchers can collaborate better and innovate faster. Discover if your institution is already part of the Frontiers partner community.
Librarians
Find the right partnership model so you can support your research community to publish open access
Your library plays a vital role in driving impactful research, and we’re maximizing it by removing the barriers to publishing. Find the right partnership model for your institution.
Funders
Stay up to date on the latest developments and make the right funding decisions
Together we can support your grantees with increased access to high-quality papers.
Consortia
Our consortium-wide agreements support large communities of researchers
Partnering with us ensures that your research is accessible to a wider audience, boosting the profile and reach of your consortium.
What our partners say
"As a native open access publisher, Frontiers is a natural ally in our efforts to advance a more open, equitable, and transparent publishing landscape."
"We are pleased to be part of this initiative which will significantly contribute to Germany’s visibility as a frontrunner of pioneering research and will accelerate the global transition to open access publishing."
"Our agreement with Frontiers will make it easier and more affordable for KU-affiliated researchers to publish their work in open access journals."
Partnership community news
Announcement
Published on 13 Oct 2026
National open access publishing agreement for South Africa
Gold open access publisher Frontiers and the South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC) have agreed a national framework to support open access publishing for eligible SANLiC member institutions.
announcement
Published on 01 Jul 2025
University of Miami and Frontiers partner on a flat fee agreement
Frontiers and the University of Miami announce a new open access publishing agreement, giving affiliated researchers the chance publish in leading journals without incurring publishing fees, which are fully covered by the university.
Announcement
Published on 10 Feb 2025
Norway renews National open access agreement
Frontiers has renewed its national open access agreement with Norway for 2025, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open science.
Partner close up
Published on 09 Jan 2025
How the University of Insubria is empowering the next generation of researchers
At just 25 years old, the University of Insubria has emerged as a leader in research and innovation, with a strong commitment to open access to empower researchers and foster a more inclusive academic community.