The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) 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 Lamar Soutter Library at UMass Chan 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 UMass Chan and around the world.
What Does the UMass Chan 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 UMass Chan.
Which Authors are Eligible for the UMass Chan Deal?
Authors who are currently affiliated with UMass Chan, 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 UMass Chan Deal?
To receive an APF waiver a paper must:
- Have an eligible corresponding author currently affiliated with UMass Chan Medical School.
- The primary affiliation of the corresponding author on the article must be UMass Chan
- Be Accepted for publication between 01 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
How do Eligible Authors Request an APF Waiver under the UMass Chan deal?
Authors must request APF waivers during the submission process. To ensure your Article Processing Fee (APF) is automatically covered under this agreement, please complete at least one of the following steps during submission:
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Affiliation: List "University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School" as the corresponding author's primary affiliation in the article metadata.
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Email: Use your institutional email address (@umassmed.edu, @umassmemorial.org)
- Cover Letter: Explicitly state "requesting APF coverage under the UMass Chan-JMIR agreement" in your cover letter when submitting your article.
These instructions may have also been displayed on the website of the Lamar Soutter Library.
If you have any questions about eligibility or the submission process, please contact support@jmir.org.