Frequently Asked Questions about the University of Turku's Institutional Partnership with JMIR

The University of Turku (UTU) 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 UTU library is covering the cost of this program, demonstrating their strong commitment to open access initiatives. The agreement marks a step forward for open access publishing and will protect bibliodiversity and academic freedom for UTU's research community.

What Does the UTU Deal Mean for Eligible Authors?

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

Which Authors are Eligible for the UTU Deal?

Authors who are currently affiliated with UTU, 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 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 Eligible Author. In case of several corresponding authors for the same article, only the one submitting the article may qualify as Eligible Author. 

Which Papers are Covered by the UTU Deal?

To receive an APF waiver a paper must:

• Have an eligible corresponding author currently affiliated with UTU.
• Be Accepted for publication between 01 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.

How do Eligible Authors Request an APF Waiver under the UTU deal?

Authors must request APF waivers during the submission process. To request an APF waiver, the corresponding author's submission form must:

• you list University of Turku as the corresponding author's affiliation in the article metadata,
• use your institutional email address (@utu.fi), and

• mention "requesting APF coverage under the UTU-JMIR agreement" in your cover letter when submitting your article.

  

• Use their official institutional email address

These instructions may have also been displayed on the website of the UTU library.

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