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Switch to the Frontiers flat fee fully open access model.</p> <p>With a consistent annual fee, you can budget effectively and focus on other priorities.</p> </div> <span class="Link__wrapper"><a aria-label="Discover the benefits" href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/flat-fee-for-institutions" data-event="customLink-link-a_discoverTheBenefits" class="Link Link--linkType Link--maincolor Link--medium Link--icon Link--chevronRight Link--right"><span>Discover the benefits</span></a></span></div></div><div class="MessagesCarousel__item"><h2 class="MessagesCarousel__item__title">Partnerships made simple</h2> <div class="MessagesCarousel__item__content"><div class="MessagesCarousel__item__text"><p>Institutional partnerships simplify the process for authors publishing in our journals and contribute to the growing number of articles openly available worldwide.</p> <p>Several institutions across the world already collaborate with Frontiers in this way, and we're ready to support you and your researchers.</p> </div> <span class="Link__wrapper"><a aria-label="Discover how we work" href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/how-we-work" data-event="customLink-link-a_discoverHowWeWork" class="Link Link--linkType Link--maincolor Link--medium Link--icon Link--chevronRight Link--right"><span>Discover how we work</span></a></span></div></div><div class="MessagesCarousel__item"><h2 class="MessagesCarousel__item__title">Designed around the researcher</h2> <div class="MessagesCarousel__item__content"><div class="MessagesCarousel__item__text"><p>We are driven by the goal of placing publishing back into the hands of researchers. Our institutional partnerships make it easy for any author to publish with Frontiers by removing payment obstacles and streamlining the publishing process.</p> <p>Discover the benefits of being an author affiliated with a partner institution.</p> </div> <span class="Link__wrapper"><a aria-label="Learn if your institution is a partner" href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/partners" data-event="customLink-link-a_learnIfYourInstitution" class="Link Link--linkType Link--maincolor Link--medium Link--icon Link--chevronRight Link--right"><span>Learn if your institution is a partner</span></a></span></div></div></noscript></div></div><div class="Heading Heading--h2 Renderer__entry--Block"><h2>Discover a diverse partner community</h2> </div><div class="FilterCardB FilterCardB--layoutOddCards Renderer__entry--Block"><div class="FilterCardB__list"><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/librarians" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-supportYourResearchersAndInstitu" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/D7669E8E-0F55-41B8-900D1E137D3801C0/WebsiteWebP_M-C15E9F4A-1789-4B50-822ACE44CE6CBC36.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/D7669E8E-0F55-41B8-900D1E137D3801C0/thul-C15E9F4A-1789-4B50-822ACE44CE6CBC36.png" alt="Smiling group of diverse businesspeople working together around a meeting table in an office complex lobby" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Librarians</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Support your researchers and institution today </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Your library plays a vital role in driving impactful research, and we’re maximizing it by removing the barriers to publishing. Enjoy discounts, dedicated support and a simplified process for your researchers. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/consortia" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-aConsortiumWideCollaborationForA" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/99959181-972B-4BEB-A1B67F2F1680F927/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_694107856.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/99959181-972B-4BEB-A1B67F2F1680F927/thul-E1D97F6A-5F07-4081-917AEC24FD818F5E.png" alt="Two business teams successfully negotiating, shaking hands. At meeting table business groups shaking hands on completed deal. Man and woman handshake." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Consortia</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">A consortium-wide collaboration for a more effective outcome</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Partnering with us ensures that your research is accessible to a wider audience, boosting the profile and reach of your consortium. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/funders" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-stayUpToDateOnTheLatestDevelopme" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DF7A8296-995E-4972-A60431EE40D0741E/WebsiteWebP_M-E19E240E-D09E-4C36-859B8C947F0AA562.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DF7A8296-995E-4972-A60431EE40D0741E/thul-E19E240E-D09E-4C36-859B8C947F0AA562.png" alt="Scientist checking and testing water chemical for feeding a plant vegetable at green house farm. Organic farm with high technology. Agriculture for future food. The lettuces growing by hydroponics." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Funders</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Stay up to date on the latest developments and make the right funding decisions</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Together we can support your grantees with increased access to high-quality papers. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article> <noscript><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/librarians" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-supportYourResearchersAndInstitu" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/D7669E8E-0F55-41B8-900D1E137D3801C0/WebsiteWebP_M-C15E9F4A-1789-4B50-822ACE44CE6CBC36.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/D7669E8E-0F55-41B8-900D1E137D3801C0/thul-C15E9F4A-1789-4B50-822ACE44CE6CBC36.png" alt="Smiling group of diverse businesspeople working together around a meeting table in an office complex lobby" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Librarians</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Support your researchers and institution today </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Your library plays a vital role in driving impactful research, and we’re maximizing it by removing the barriers to publishing. Enjoy discounts, dedicated support and a simplified process for your researchers. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/consortia" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-aConsortiumWideCollaborationForA" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/99959181-972B-4BEB-A1B67F2F1680F927/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_694107856.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/99959181-972B-4BEB-A1B67F2F1680F927/thul-E1D97F6A-5F07-4081-917AEC24FD818F5E.png" alt="Two business teams successfully negotiating, shaking hands. At meeting table business groups shaking hands on completed deal. Man and woman handshake." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Consortia</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">A consortium-wide collaboration for a more effective outcome</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Partnering with us ensures that your research is accessible to a wider audience, boosting the profile and reach of your consortium. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/funders" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-stayUpToDateOnTheLatestDevelopme" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DF7A8296-995E-4972-A60431EE40D0741E/WebsiteWebP_M-E19E240E-D09E-4C36-859B8C947F0AA562.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DF7A8296-995E-4972-A60431EE40D0741E/thul-E19E240E-D09E-4C36-859B8C947F0AA562.png" alt="Scientist checking and testing water chemical for feeding a plant vegetable at green house farm. Organic farm with high technology. Agriculture for future food. The lettuces growing by hydroponics." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Funders</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Stay up to date on the latest developments and make the right funding decisions</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Together we can support your grantees with increased access to high-quality papers. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article></noscript></div></div><div class="Heading Heading--h2 Renderer__entry--Block"><h2>Choose the right institutional plan for you</h2> </div><div class="FilterCardB Renderer__entry--Block"><div class="FilterCardB__list"><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/partners" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-collaborationAndCoCreation" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DE012B7F-FBD9-4AA0-B3B7B1B3379098B6/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1895613127.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DE012B7F-FBD9-4AA0-B3B7B1B3379098B6/thul-992CA22D-D2B1-46D5-AC48F1F316DD1473.png" alt="Interior of a library with desks and bookshelves" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Our partners</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Collaboration and co-creation</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Explore our list of partnerships and learn more about how our partners are championing open access collaborations. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/how-we-work" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-whatToExpectWhenPartneringWithFr" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/88CE4473-7F0A-4FDC-9262E58B55FA820C/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1674844441.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/88CE4473-7F0A-4FDC-9262E58B55FA820C/thul-8BDFB2CA-7D43-47AA-A867281E004CA120.png" alt="Businessman using stylus pen signing contract on digital tablet working on laptop computer in modern office, electronic signature. Business man taking note on touchpad, business and technology concept" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">How we work</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">What to expect when partnering with Frontiers</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Reduced publishing costs, efficient communication channels, and a tailored dashboard where you can approve funding, monitor engagement and download reports. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article> <noscript><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/partners" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-collaborationAndCoCreation" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DE012B7F-FBD9-4AA0-B3B7B1B3379098B6/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1895613127.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/DE012B7F-FBD9-4AA0-B3B7B1B3379098B6/thul-992CA22D-D2B1-46D5-AC48F1F316DD1473.png" alt="Interior of a library with desks and bookshelves" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Our partners</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Collaboration and co-creation</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Explore our list of partnerships and learn more about how our partners are championing open access collaborations. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/how-we-work" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-whatToExpectWhenPartneringWithFr" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/88CE4473-7F0A-4FDC-9262E58B55FA820C/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1674844441.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/88CE4473-7F0A-4FDC-9262E58B55FA820C/thul-8BDFB2CA-7D43-47AA-A867281E004CA120.png" alt="Businessman using stylus pen signing contract on digital tablet working on laptop computer in modern office, electronic signature. Business man taking note on touchpad, business and technology concept" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">How we work</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">What to expect when partnering with Frontiers</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Reduced publishing costs, efficient communication channels, and a tailored dashboard where you can approve funding, monitor engagement and download reports. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article></noscript></div></div><p></p><div class="FilterCardB Renderer__entry--Block"><div class="FilterCardB__list"><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/institutional-models" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-whatPlansAreAvailableForMyInstit" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/74A76F23-AD12-48CE-A9E2C661DDC1215A/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1575538951.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/74A76F23-AD12-48CE-A9E2C661DDC1215A/thul-04D1CE8A-2719-4B1F-BCE045AF2BB5A88F.png" alt="Close up of african American man calculating using machine managing household finances at home, focused biracial male make calculations on calculator paying bills, account taxes or expenses" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Your payment options</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">What plans are available for my institution?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> The Frontiers Institutional Partnerships program offers flexible and predictable payment models. We ensure that institutions can allocate resources effectively while supporting open access initiatives. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/our-team" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-hereToHelpYouSucceed" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/35311ED7-A6E8-4492-A027EDFCF3F7D81C/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1895298835.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/35311ED7-A6E8-4492-A027EDFCF3F7D81C/thul-9D073FA0-9855-45D3-A4F1F51EEFDA84D4.png" alt="Smiling colleagues doing research over laptop computer on desk in office" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Our team</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Here to help you succeed </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Get in touch with our team and find out how your institution can benefit from an institutional partnership. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article> <noscript><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/institutional-models" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-whatPlansAreAvailableForMyInstit" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/74A76F23-AD12-48CE-A9E2C661DDC1215A/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1575538951.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/74A76F23-AD12-48CE-A9E2C661DDC1215A/thul-04D1CE8A-2719-4B1F-BCE045AF2BB5A88F.png" alt="Close up of african American man calculating using machine managing household finances at home, focused biracial male make calculations on calculator paying bills, account taxes or expenses" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Your payment options</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">What plans are available for my institution?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> The Frontiers Institutional Partnerships program offers flexible and predictable payment models. We ensure that institutions can allocate resources effectively while supporting open access initiatives. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/our-team" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-hereToHelpYouSucceed" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/35311ED7-A6E8-4492-A027EDFCF3F7D81C/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1895298835.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/35311ED7-A6E8-4492-A027EDFCF3F7D81C/thul-9D073FA0-9855-45D3-A4F1F51EEFDA84D4.png" alt="Smiling colleagues doing research over laptop computer on desk in office" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Our team</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Here to help you succeed </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Get in touch with our team and find out how your institution can benefit from an institutional partnership. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article></noscript></div></div><div class="Heading Heading--h2 Renderer__entry--Block"><h2>Making publishing easier for your researchers</h2> </div><div class="FilterCardB Renderer__entry--Block"><div class="FilterCardB__list"><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/researchers" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-howAreWeHelpingYourResearchers?" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B557BFE1-2891-4C70-A154B3B062379113/WebsiteWebP_M-F5D6B422-A1AA-4803-BB1358A10E72D477.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B557BFE1-2891-4C70-A154B3B062379113/thul-F5D6B422-A1AA-4803-BB1358A10E72D477.png" alt="science research, work and people concept - international team of scientists with laptop computer and microscope working in laboratory" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Affiliated researchers</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">How are we helping your researchers?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Researchers are the core of the publishing community. With open access publishing, researchers can collaborate better and innovate faster. Discover if your institution is already part of the Frontiers partner community, </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/partners" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-doesMyInstitutionHaveAPartnershi" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/EB1721AA-52DC-458E-9F784AC55F40FDCE/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_2021619692.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/EB1721AA-52DC-458E-9F784AC55F40FDCE/thul-9665D14E-9526-4B20-8D855A2308BC3D41.png" alt="Four diverse multiracial young professional business startup gen z team students group working on project listen to Asian leader in contemporary office classroom with gadgets. Diversity concept." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Eligibility criteria</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Does my institution have a partnership with Frontiers?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Find out if your institution is currently partnering with Frontiers and review our eligibility criteria. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/about/research-topics" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-learnMoreAboutResearchTopics" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B3847962-DB25-4886-B7D635364E35F981/18AF3D2A-3778-4F52-AD8D712035E2F389/WebsiteWebP_M-Forum%20earth.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B3847962-DB25-4886-B7D635364E35F981/thul-1516243C-7C3C-42E7-A37469BD19A7C8E3.png" alt="Forum earth" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Research Topics</div> <div class="CardB__date"> Published on 28 Apr 2023 </div></div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Learn more about Research Topics</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> A Research Topic is a peer-reviewed article collection (similar to a special issue) that brings together researchers across disciplines to publish articles responding to critical research questions, emerging issues, and new ideas. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/author-guidelines" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-submissionProcessOverview" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/E5AC9B24-39D4-4F9C-8FE3D00730947901/WebsiteWebP_M-EF3317E0-7110-46BB-AC10D20BE9A40A0D.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/E5AC9B24-39D4-4F9C-8FE3D00730947901/thul-EF3317E0-7110-46BB-AC10D20BE9A40A0D.png" alt="Database admins collaborating on group project compiling algorithm for new cloud computing user interface on computer. Multiethnic team of software engineers developing html script code." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Submissions</div> <div class="CardB__date"> Published on 16 May 2023 </div></div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Submission process overview</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Submission process overview </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article> <noscript><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/researchers" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-howAreWeHelpingYourResearchers?" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B557BFE1-2891-4C70-A154B3B062379113/WebsiteWebP_M-F5D6B422-A1AA-4803-BB1358A10E72D477.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B557BFE1-2891-4C70-A154B3B062379113/thul-F5D6B422-A1AA-4803-BB1358A10E72D477.png" alt="science research, work and people concept - international team of scientists with laptop computer and microscope working in laboratory" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Affiliated researchers</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">How are we helping your researchers?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Researchers are the core of the publishing community. With open access publishing, researchers can collaborate better and innovate faster. Discover if your institution is already part of the Frontiers partner community, </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/partners" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-doesMyInstitutionHaveAPartnershi" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/EB1721AA-52DC-458E-9F784AC55F40FDCE/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_2021619692.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/EB1721AA-52DC-458E-9F784AC55F40FDCE/thul-9665D14E-9526-4B20-8D855A2308BC3D41.png" alt="Four diverse multiracial young professional business startup gen z team students group working on project listen to Asian leader in contemporary office classroom with gadgets. Diversity concept." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Eligibility criteria</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Does my institution have a partnership with Frontiers?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Find out if your institution is currently partnering with Frontiers and review our eligibility criteria. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/about/research-topics" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-learnMoreAboutResearchTopics" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B3847962-DB25-4886-B7D635364E35F981/18AF3D2A-3778-4F52-AD8D712035E2F389/WebsiteWebP_M-Forum%20earth.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/B3847962-DB25-4886-B7D635364E35F981/thul-1516243C-7C3C-42E7-A37469BD19A7C8E3.png" alt="Forum earth" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Research Topics</div> <div class="CardB__date"> Published on 28 Apr 2023 </div></div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Learn more about Research Topics</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> A Research Topic is a peer-reviewed article collection (similar to a special issue) that brings together researchers across disciplines to publish articles responding to critical research questions, emerging issues, and new ideas. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/author-guidelines" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-submissionProcessOverview" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/E5AC9B24-39D4-4F9C-8FE3D00730947901/WebsiteWebP_M-EF3317E0-7110-46BB-AC10D20BE9A40A0D.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/E5AC9B24-39D4-4F9C-8FE3D00730947901/thul-EF3317E0-7110-46BB-AC10D20BE9A40A0D.png" alt="Database admins collaborating on group project compiling algorithm for new cloud computing user interface on computer. Multiethnic team of software engineers developing html script code." loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Submissions</div> <div class="CardB__date"> Published on 16 May 2023 </div></div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Submission process overview</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Submission process overview </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article></noscript></div></div><div class="Heading Heading--h2 Renderer__entry--Block"><h2>A word from our partners...</h2> </div><section class="Block Block--none Block--grid3Columns Renderer__entry--Block"><div class="Testimonials"><div class="Testimonials__list"><div class="Testimonials__list__inner"><div class="Testimonials__wrapper"><div class="Testimonials__info"><div class="Testimonials__text">"As a native open access publisher, Frontiers is a natural ally in our efforts to advance a more open, equitable, and transparent publishing landscape."</div></div> <div class="l-spacer"></div> <div class="Testimonials__separator"></div> <div class="Testimonials__data"><figure class="FrontiersImage Testimonials__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/89224A6D-D45F-4055-A31B12186E02918C/thul-39DCF118-2292-4F34-B666A4BC73F7EF91.png" alt="Image of Miranda Bennett" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="Testimonials__author"><div class="Testimonials__author__name notranslate"> Miranda Bennett </div> <div class="Testimonials__organization notranslate"> UC’s California Digital Library </div> <div class="Testimonials__role"> Director of shared collections </div></div></div></div><div class="Testimonials__wrapper"><div class="Testimonials__info"><div class="Testimonials__text">"We are pleased to be part of this initiative which will significantly contribute to Germany’s visibility as a frontrunner of pioneering research and will accelerate the global transition to open access publishing."</div></div> <div class="l-spacer"></div> <div class="Testimonials__separator"></div> <div class="Testimonials__data"><figure class="FrontiersImage Testimonials__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/74B33617-7A11-42D9-A3FF21FD62459239/thul-5A40E68A-1D5D-4A56-99AD5D54B7C80DAB.png" alt="Image of Prof Dr Dietrich Rebholz-Schuhmann" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="Testimonials__author"><div class="Testimonials__author__name notranslate"> Prof Dr Dietrich Rebholz-Schuhmann </div> <div class="Testimonials__organization notranslate"> ZB MED </div> <div class="Testimonials__role"> Scientific director </div></div></div></div><div class="Testimonials__wrapper"><div class="Testimonials__info"><div class="Testimonials__text">"Our agreement with Frontiers will make it easier and more affordable for KU-affiliated researchers to publish their work in open access journals."</div></div> <div class="l-spacer"></div> <div class="Testimonials__separator"></div> <div class="Testimonials__data"><figure class="FrontiersImage Testimonials__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/BB1929D9-BFB0-4B2B-ADF650B044B9C1EC/thul-F77AD0CD-F0F5-4D97-B618F070B2BB7A7E.png" alt="Image of Scott Hanrath" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="Testimonials__author"><div class="Testimonials__author__name notranslate"> Scott Hanrath </div> <div class="Testimonials__organization notranslate"> University of Kansas </div> <div class="Testimonials__role"> Associate dean of research engagement </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="Testimonials__dots"><button aria-label="Item 0" data-event="testimonials-dot_0-btn_click" class="Testimonials__dots__item"></button><button 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src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/F29B546F-9166-4B47-84BDD6459DF82CC8/thul-FF6CF602-1653-48F2-B6006F1329D64B79.png" alt="Back view of black female student raising arm to ask a question during a lecture in the classroom. " loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">FAQ for institutions</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Questions from your institution? </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Each partnership is unique, so it's crucial that you know how your institution will benefit. Our useful FAQ page is a good place to start. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/faq-researchers" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-notSureHowYou'llBenefitAsAResear" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/FCB0A6E6-1775-48F2-AB4D804E09201BAA/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1156208407.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/FCB0A6E6-1775-48F2-AB4D804E09201BAA/thul-5AEFD560-57BC-4D2D-A8B56CAC480BBAC2.png" alt="Serious woman using laptop checking email news online sitting on sofa, searching for friends in internet social networks or working on computer, writing blog or watching webinar, studying at home" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">FAQ for researchers</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Not sure how you'll benefit as a researcher?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> We place the researcher at the center of everything we do. Check out our FAQ and find out how we can make publishing easier for you. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://progressreport.frontiersin.org/" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-workingTogetherTowardsANewFuture" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/5B1E3CB9-5825-41B2-8FAD42DE36C370F5/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1895423167.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/5B1E3CB9-5825-41B2-8FAD42DE36C370F5/thul-E668F472-EE7C-4D11-9C109004814D35B2.png" alt="Female pharmacist writing prescription on push cart in hospital" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">Progress report</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Working together towards a new future in science</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Find out more about how our work is driving open science, empowering researchers and institutions, and delivering solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article> <noscript><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/faq-institutions" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-questionsFromYourInstitution?" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/F29B546F-9166-4B47-84BDD6459DF82CC8/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1808799430.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/F29B546F-9166-4B47-84BDD6459DF82CC8/thul-FF6CF602-1653-48F2-B6006F1329D64B79.png" alt="Back view of black female student raising arm to ask a question during a lecture in the classroom. " loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">FAQ for institutions</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Questions from your institution? </h3> <p class="CardB__text"> Each partnership is unique, so it's crucial that you know how your institution will benefit. Our useful FAQ page is a good place to start. </p>  <div class="l-spacer"></div> </div></a></article><article class="CardB CardB--highlighted"><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/open-access-agreements/faq-researchers" target="_self" data-event="cardB-a-notSureHowYou'llBenefitAsAResear" class="CardB__link"><figure class="FrontiersImage CardB__img"><picture class="FrontiersImage"><source srcset="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/FCB0A6E6-1775-48F2-AB4D804E09201BAA/WebsiteWebP_M-shutterstock_1156208407.webp" media="" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://d2csxpduxe849s.cloudfront.net/media/E32629C6-9347-4F84-81FEAEF7BFA342B3/FCB0A6E6-1775-48F2-AB4D804E09201BAA/thul-5AEFD560-57BC-4D2D-A8B56CAC480BBAC2.png" alt="Serious woman using laptop checking email news online sitting on sofa, searching for friends in internet social networks or working on computer, writing blog or watching webinar, studying at home" loading="eager" class="is-inside-mask"></picture> </figure> <div class="CardB__info"><div class="CardB__row"><div class="CardB__pretitle">FAQ for researchers</div> </div> <h3 class="CardB__title">Not sure how you'll benefit as a researcher?</h3> <p class="CardB__text"> We place the researcher at the center of everything we do. 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