Open Access Program
Supporting Your Researchers in Publishing Open Access
Important Note: All research published by Prime Academic Press is permanently free to read, download, and share for everyone worldwide. We do not charge any access or subscription fees.
Our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) is designed to help universities and research institutions support their authors in publishing open access research, while reducing administrative burden and providing significant cost savings.
Core Benefit: Participating institutions receive automatic APC discounts for all corresponding authors affiliated with the institution.
Program Benefits
Cost Savings
- Tiered APC discounts based on publication volume
- Predictable annual budgeting with no hidden costs
- Consolidated invoicing for all publications
- Volume-based discounts for consortia and networks
Administrative Efficiency
- Dedicated institutional account manager
- Automatic author eligibility verification
- Centralized payment processing
- Comprehensive usage and publication reports
Research Support
- Expedited review for institutional authors
- Priority consideration for special issues
- Academic publishing workshops and training
- Funder compliance assistance and documentation
Institutional Visibility
- Institution logo on our partner page
- Highlighted institutional research outputs
- Joint promotional opportunities
- Recognition in annual institutional reports
Partnership Models
We offer flexible partnership models to meet the specific needs of your institution:
APC Discount Model
Most Popular
- 15-30% APC discount for all authors
- No annual membership fee
- Automatic eligibility via email domain
- Monthly consolidated invoicing
Flat Fee Unlimited
For high-volume institutions
- Single annual flat fee
- Unlimited publications for all authors
- No per-article charges
- Full administrative support
Prepaid Account
For institutions with OA funds
- Deposit funds in advance
- 20% additional bonus on deposits
- Automatic deduction for publications
- Real-time account balance tracking
Consortium Partnership
For library consortia
- Up to 40% APC discount for members
- Centralized administration
- Consortium-wide reporting
- Customized agreement terms
How It Works
Contact Us
Reach out to our institutional relations team to discuss your institution's needs
Custom Proposal
We will prepare a customized proposal based on your publication history and budget
Sign Agreement
Review and sign the institutional partnership agreement
Start Publishing
Your authors will automatically receive discounts when submitting manuscripts
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you charge any access or subscription fees?
A: No. All articles published by Prime Academic Press are permanently open access and free to read for everyone. We only charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover publication costs.
Q: How are authors verified for APC discounts?
A: Authors are automatically verified based on their institutional email address. No additional application is required.
Q: Can discounts be combined with other offers?
A: Institutional discounts can be combined with reviewer discounts but cannot be combined with other promotional offers.
Q: What kind of reports do you provide?
A: We provide detailed quarterly reports on publication volume, APC savings, article downloads, and author demographics.
Q: How long is the partnership term?
A: Partnership agreements are typically for 1-3 years, with automatic renewal unless cancelled 30 days before the end of the term.
Get Started Today
For more information about our Institutional Open Access Program or to request a customized proposal, please contact our institutional relations team at:
Email: [email protected]
Response time: Within 2 business days