Information for students, faculty and staff regarding COVID-19. (Updated: 31 March 2021)
Umeå University researchers can publish open access at no cost in a large number of Elsevier journals. Read more about the terms of our agreement with the publisher and what it means for you here.
The open access publishing fee has been pre-paid through an agreement between the library and Elsevier. The agreement applies to a large number of Elsevier journals in the Science Direct Freedom Collection and Cell Press as well as their open access journals.
Once your manuscript has been accepted, you will receive an e-mail from the publisher with a link to finalize the publication.
The list of included journals will be subject to smaller changes. The latest, updated information from Elsevier can be found via this link. Search for a specific journal or click “Search” for a full list of included journals.
Elsevier journals included in the agreement
The open access journals European Economic Review Plus and Journal of Public Economics Plus are included in the agreement. The journals charge an Editorial Processing Charge (EPC) instead of an APC. Your manuscript will only be considered for peer review after payment of the EPC. EPCs for the two journals are included in the agreement. More information:
Publishing fees for a large number of journals are covered in full or in part by library agreements.
Search for a specific journal to see if a discount is provided via the library’s agreements.
Please contact the library specialists in open access publishing with any questions.