Frequently Asked Questions About Eindhoven University of Technology Publishing Agreement

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and JMIR Publications have agreed to a deal to support eligible authors with unlimited publishing in JMIR's entire gold open-access journal portfolio. 

The TU/e library is covering the cost of this program, demonstrating its strong commitment to open access initiatives. The agreement marks a significant step forward for open access publishing and for progressing open science principles for the benefit of all TU/e researchers and researchers around the world.

What Does the TU/e Deal Mean for Eligible Authors?

This deal provides unlimited APF waivers in any JMIR gold open-access journal for corresponding authors currently affiliated with TU/e.

Which Authors are Eligible for the TU/e Deal?

Authors who are currently affiliated with TU/e, i.e., who are students enrolled at or accredited to the institution or who are teaching and research staff employed by or otherwise accredited to the Institution (including, but not limited to, guest researchers and professors emeriti). In the case of articles published by multiple authors, only the corresponding author may qualify as an Eligible Author. In case of several corresponding authors for the same article, only the one submitting the article may qualify as an Eligible Author. 

Which Papers are Covered by the TU/e Deal?

To receive an APF waiver, a paper must:

• Have an eligible corresponding author affiliated with TU/e.
• Be accepted for publication between 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

How do Eligible Authors Request an APF Waiver under the TU/e deal?

Authors must request APF waivers during the submission process. To request an APF waiver, the corresponding author's submission form must do at least one of the following:

• list Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) as the corresponding author's affiliation in the article metadata,
• use their institutional email address (@tue.nl or @student.tue.nl), and

• mention "requesting APF coverage under the TU/e-JMIR agreement" in the cover letter when submitting their article. 

  

• Use their official institutional email address

These instructions may have also been displayed on the website of the TU/e library.

If you have any questions about eligibility or the submission process, please contact support@jmir.org.