OA funding and policy support
Open Access Funding and Policy Support
Open Access Funding Support Service
Auctores is committed to supporting authors in every step of the open access publishing process. To help authors identify suitable Article Processing Charge (APC) funding opportunities, we provide a dedicated Open Access (OA) funding support service.
Through this service, authors can explore a curated list of organizations, institutions, and funding bodies that offer APC support. Our OA resources also include comprehensive guidance on open access policies, funding requirements, and practical tools—such as checklists and FAQs—to help authors secure funding and meet institutional or funder compliance.
For personalized assistance or advice on available funding options, as well as guidance on approaching institutions or funding agencies, authors may contact our support team at info@auctorespublishing.com.
Funding for OA articles
OA checklist
OA funding FAQs
OA policy FAQs
Funding for OA articles
Open Access Funding Directory
To support authors who wish to make their research freely accessible upon publication, Auctores provides a comprehensive directory of research funders and institutions around the world that offer financial support for Open Access Article Processing Charges (APCs).
Funding organizations are listed by country, and where available, direct links to their open access (OA) funding and policy guidelines are provided. Please note that this directory includes only those funders and institutions known to actively provide APC support.
If your funding organization does not appear in this list, you may still be able to use grant funds for publication charges. We encourage you to review your grant agreement or funding terms for specific details regarding allowable publication expenses.
This directory is regularly updated to reflect the latest available information on APC funding opportunities. If you would like to suggest updates or additional entries, please contact us at info@auctoresonline.org.
Types of Open Access Funding
Each organization listed in our directory includes one or more of the following OA funding types:
APC support included in initial grant budgets
Flexibility to use remaining research funds to pay APCs
Dedicated institutional or funder-supported open access funds
OA funding distributed by the institution through block grants or overheads
(e.g., allocations provided by national funding bodies or included within individual grant structures)
OA checklist
Auctores Open Access Compliance Checklist
Many global research funders and institutions now require authors to make their work openly accessible—either through immediate open access publication or by depositing an approved version in a recognized repository.
To help you comply with your funder’s or institution’s open access (OA) requirements—and to identify possible sources of support for Article Processing Charges (APCs)—Auctores provides the following step-by-step OA checklist.
1. Applying for Research Funding?
Plan for Open Access
Before submitting your grant application, check whether your funder allows or requires you to include open access publication costs in your budget.
Auctores encourages researchers to explore available OA funding options early in the process.
➡ Learn more about OA funding through Auctores.
2. Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?
Understand Funder and Institutional Requirements
Review the OA policies set by your funder or institution.
Determine whether you are required to:
Publish through an immediate (gold) open access route
Use a specific Creative Commons licence
Archive a version of your manuscript in a repository (green OA)
➡ Auctores provides guidance on identifying OA policies and understanding common compliance requirements.
Check Journal Policies
Ensure the journal you plan to submit to supports:
The correct OA route
Approved licences
Self-archiving options
This will ensure you meet all institutional and funder obligations.
➡ Review OA policies of Auctores journals.
Identify APC Funding Options
Verify:
APC charges for the journal you are submitting to
Whether your funder or institution offers APC support
When and how you must apply for APC funding
➡ Explore Auctores’ APC funding guidance and available support lists.
Review APC Funding Conditions
Some funding sources restrict:
Support to fully open access journals only, or
Journals offering specific licences (e.g., CC BY)
➡ Auctores offers clarification on common funding restrictions to help you choose the right journal.
3. Has Your Paper Been Accepted?
Choose the Appropriate Open Access Option
If you are publishing in a hybrid or transitioning journal, make sure you select the OA option if your funder mandates it.
➡ Auctores provides guidance on funders that require OA publication.
Select the Correct Licence
If your funder or institution requires a specific licence, ensure you choose one that aligns with these mandates.
➡ Learn more about OA licence requirements supported by Auctores.
Meet Self-Archiving Requirements
Confirm:
Which version of your manuscript needs to be deposited
Where it should be archived
Whether Auctores will deposit the accepted version on your behalf
➡ Auctores provides detailed guidance on self-archiving and repository requirements.
OA funding FAQs
Open Access APC Support at Auctores
Many Auctores journals provide authors with the option to publish their work under immediate open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).
This fee ensures that your article is freely and permanently accessible on the Auctores platform from the moment it is published.
For journal-specific APC details, please visit the Auctores Open Access Journals page.
Auctores recognizes that over 300 global funders and institutions offer financial support to help authors publish via the open access route. To assist you, we have developed the following FAQs to guide you in identifying, securing, and using APC funding effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions (APC Funding Guidance)
1. When should I start thinking about funding for my OA publication?
2. Where should I look for article processing charge (APC) funding?
3. What routes might my funder or institution use to distribute APC funding?
4. Do APC funding opportunities vary globally or by discipline?
5. My funder or institution provides dedicated APC funding. How do I access it?
6. My funder distributes APC support through institutional “block grants.” How can I utilize this?
7. Can I use my research grant to pay the APC?
8. My institution has open access memberships or agreements with publishers. Which Auctores journals are included?
9. What types of restrictions or eligibility criteria might apply to APC funding?
10. Do funders place limits on the amount of APC funding they provide?
11. My research is not externally funded / I do not have an active institutional affiliation. Are there APC funding options for me?
12. If no APC funding is available, what are my options for publishing open access with Auctores?
13. I have identified an eligible funding source. When and how should I apply?
Need Assistance?
Auctores provides a free Open Access (OA) funding and policy support service to help authors understand funder requirements, explore APC funding opportunities, and ensure compliance with institutional or grant-based policies.
You may also refer to:
Auctores OA Checklist
Auctores OA Policy FAQs
Guidance on identifying and meeting funder and institutional OA requirements
For feedback or suggestions regarding these FAQs, please write to us at info@auctorespublishing.com.
OA policy FAQs
Open Access Policy Guidance for Authors – Auctores
Many institutions and research funders across the world now require researchers to make their publications openly accessible.
At Auctores, we support authors in understanding and meeting these open access (OA) policy requirements to ensure compliance and wider dissemination of their work.
The FAQs below provide general guidance on how authors can navigate and fulfill the OA policies set by their funders or institutions when publishing research articles with Auctores.
For support on compliance with major international OA mandates, please refer to:
US Federal Agency Public Access Policy Compliance
Plan S Compliance
For information about Auctores’ open access policies, visit our Auctores Journals Policy Page.
Frequently Asked Questions: Meeting OA Policy Requirements
1. What are the main types of open access policy requirements?
2. How can I find out if my funder or institution has an open access policy?
3. How do I determine whether the policy applies to my research?
4. My funder/institution requires or recommends immediate (gold) open access. What are my publishing options with Auctores?
5. My policy requires a specific open access licence. What does this mean and how do I comply?
6. My policy requires me to deposit a version of my article in a repository. What does this involve and how can I ensure full compliance?
7. At which stages of the publication process should I consider OA policy requirements?
8. My article is subject to multiple OA policies. How can I ensure that all requirements—across my co-authors and institutions—are met?
9. Will all Auctores journals support compliance with OA policy requirements?
10. How can I ensure my article meets institutional or national assessment criteria (such as HEFCE REF) when publishing with Auctores?
11. My article is already published and does not meet my institution or funder’s OA policy. What should I do?
12. My funder or institution has an open data mandate. How can I make sure my research data complies when submitting to Auctores journals?
Need Support?
Auctores offers a free Open Access Funding & Policy Support Service to assist authors in understanding OA mandates, identifying funding opportunities, and ensuring full compliance during the publication process.
If you are planning to publish via the immediate open access route, you may also consult our:
OA Funding FAQs
APC Funding & Application Guidance
We welcome your suggestions for improving these resources. Please share your feedback with us at info@auctorespublishing.com.