Frequently Asked Questions about the JMIR-UNLV Flat-Fee Unlimited Publishing Deal

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 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 UNLV 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 researchers at UNLV and around the world.

What Does the UNLV Deal Mean for Eligible Authors?

This deal provides unlimited Article Processing Fee (APF) waivers in any JMIR gold open access journal for corresponding authors currently affiliated with UNLV.

Which Authors are Eligible for the UNLV Deal?

Authors who are currently affiliated with UNLV, 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 UNLV Deal?

To receive an APF waiver a paper must:

• Have an eligible corresponding author currently affiliated with UNLV including Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
• Be Accepted for publication between 01 March 2026 and 28 February 2027.

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 Nevada, Las Vegas as the corresponding author's affiliation in the article metadata

  

• use your institutional email address (@unlv.edu or unlv.nevada.edu)
• mention "requesting APF coverage under the UNLV-JMIR agreement" in your cover letter when submitting your article.

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

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