Open Access - funding
Introduction
Open Access (OA)
Publishing a research article under the Gold Open Access model in a prestigious journal involves covering the publishing costs, known as Article Processing Charges (APCs). These costs cover, amongst other things, editorial processes, promotion and global distribution. They are covered by authors, academic institutions or research funding bodies. Depending on the publisher, the fees can range from 1 000 to 5 000 EUR, USD or CHF.
Funding options for open access to scientific publications
Open access publishing can be funded from the following sources:
- research project grants;
- Open access publishing programmes under the following licences:
- national (e.g. Elsevier, Springer)
- consortium programmes (e.g. ACS, RSC, IoP, CUP)
- university programmes (e.g. IDUB Open Science – for articles whose publication cannot be fully funded under national or consortium programmes)
The individual programmes are described in the following tabs. If you have any questions, please contact the Reference and Bibliometric Analysis Department:
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Elsevier open access publishing programme under the national licence
The programme was relaunched on 20 May 2026 with a quota of 1 084 articles. Articles accepted for publication in 2026 following the signing of a contract with Elsevier will be eligible for the programme (the date on which the article was submitted to the journal is irrelevant). The publisher does not envisage the possibility of retroactively including articles accepted for publication in 2026 prior to the launch of the programme. (information as of 21 May 2026).
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 1 084 articles for the period from 20 May 2026 to 31 December 2026.
UPDATE (15 July 2026): 339 articles out of a total quota of 1 084 articles have been used.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology.
- In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
- The corresponding author is the sole author responsible for managing the publication process of the article, from submission to acceptance, and for corresponding with the publisher on this matter.
Journals covered by the programme
The 2026 programme covers 1 120 hybrid journals from seven ScienceDirect subject collections, in accordance with the national licence restriction introduced in December 2022: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, as well as journals from The Lancet group.
- The list of additional journals for Warsaw University of Technology.
- Under the programme, it is also possible to publish in journal collections subscribed to individually by the Warsaw University of Technology: Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business, Management and Accounting, Social Sciences, Economics, Econometrics and Finance.
Journals excluded from the programme
The programme does not cover 'gold' open access journals or certain journals co-published by Elsevier, in which publications are funded under special terms and cannot be carried out under the national programme.
Types of articles covered by the programme
The programme covers the following types of articles: case reports, data, full-length articles, micro-articles, software, reviews, replication studies, short communications, short surveys, videos, practice guidelines and protocols.
Publication charges
The only charge covered by the programme is the APC. Authors publishing under the programme are exempt from this charge, which is shown by Elsevier in the Rights and Access form as a 100% discount.
Charges for additional services, such as reprints, colour illustrations in the print version or other items ordered by the author, are billed separately, at the author's expense and without a discount. The author receives a separate invoice for these services.
Article verification process
Information about the article is forwarded by Elsevier to the local administrator at Warsaw University of Technology (contact address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Using their account in the EOAP system, the administrator verifies whether the author is affiliated with the institution and whether they have correctly indicated this affiliation on the title page of the article. In case of doubt, the local administrator contacts the author directly.
Guidelines
Support materials for authors, prepared by the publisher.
- Acceptance of an article following peer review: The process begins once the author has been notified that the article has been accepted for publication (following peer review and revisions) during the programme period, provided that the programme’s funding has not yet been exhausted.
- Preliminary information from the publisher: As early as the manuscript submission stage, the author may receive information from the publisher regarding a potential discount or eligibility for the programme – this is for guidance only and does not guarantee the availability of funds.
- Email with the form: The corresponding author receives an email from the publisher containing a link to the Rights and Access form. The form allows the author to select a publication model – either subscription-based or Open Access under the programme.
- Selection of affiliation and institutional details: The author must specify an affiliation that must match the affiliation stated in the article (on the title page). The affiliation must belong to an institution covered by the programme.
- Verification of eligibility in the system: If the conditions are met (affiliation, article type, journal and availability of funding), the system automatically displays the option to publish Open Access without an APC.
- Selection of an Open Access licence: If Open Access is selected, the author specifies the licence: CC BY (required, amongst others, by the National Science Centre Poland under Plan S), CC BY-NC-ND (in some journals also CC BY-NC).
- Submitting an article to the programme: The author selects the option ‘Yes, submit for approval’. The article details are sent to the institution’s local administrator via the EOAP system.
- Institutional verification: The local administrator checks that the affiliation is correct and that the author is eligible for the programme. If in doubt, they may contact the author.
- Decision and funding for publication: If the verification is successful and programme funding is available, the article is published under an open-access model free of charge (funded by the programme). If the funding has been exhausted, the author has two publication options available – a fee-based option or a subscription-based option.
Additional information
- Supplementary materials: presentation on Programme A (updated 25 October 2021), Elsevier Library Journey, Elsevier Author Journey.
- Further information on funding can be found on the ICM – Wirtualna Biblioteka Nauki (WBN) website. Information on the Polish programme is also available on the Elsevier website.
- Any issues with an invoice issued using the details provided by the author can be reported to Elsevier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Any questions regarding the programme can be directed to Elsevier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and to WBN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Springer open access publishing programme under the national licence
The open access publishing programme was relaunched on 24 April 2026 with a quota of 1 381 articles for 2026. From this year onwards, authors can choose the subscription model in the Publishing and rights form (although we encourage authors to opt for open access). The publisher does not provide for the retroactive inclusion of articles; only articles accepted for publication after the programme’s launch are eligible. (information as of 25 April 2026).
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 1 381 articles for the period from 24 April 2026 to 31 December 2026.
UPDATE (15 July 2026): 516 articles out of a total quota of 1 381 articles have been used.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The 2026 programme includes 1 913 hybrid journals from Springer’s core collection, 62 Springer Open journals (which switched from a hybrid to a fully open access model after 2022 – see the ‘Publishing Model’ and ‘Important Note’ columns in the catalogue) and 20 ADIS hybrid journals, a list of which is available in the 2026 catalogue. Authors submitting articles to fully open-access journals covered by the programme should bear in mind that, once the quota for 2026 has been exhausted, an article may be accepted outside the quota and the author will be required to cover the publication costs. In the case of hybrid journals, alternative publication under a subscription model is possible.
Journals excluded from the programme
The programme does not include the open-access journals BioMed Central and SpringerOpen.
Types of articles covered by the programme
The programme covers the following types of articles: original paper, review paper, brief communication and continuing education. The programme does not cover editorial notes, news or letters.
Type of licence
The programme enables the publication of open-access articles under a CC BY licence in Springer’s hybrid journals.
Publication charges
The costs of publishing articles under the programme are covered by the fee for the Springer national licence, funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Guidelines
The presentation of the submission form for authors of Open Access Systems Solution.
- Acceptance of an article for publication: Once an article has been accepted for publication, the corresponding author receives an email from the publisher containing a link to the Publishing and Rights form. The author specifies their country on the form, which triggers the next stage of the process.
- Information on the APC fee: The system displays the APC fee for Open Access publication in the journal in question. The author confirms the affiliation provided when submitting the article or selects it again from the list of institutions. The affiliation must match the affiliations indicated in the article (only English names of institutions are available on the form).
- Verification of eligibility for the programme: If the institution is covered by a national licence, and the quota of articles in the programme for the given year has not been exhausted, the system recognises the eligibility and displays the message: ‘Your article with open access – without costs’.
- Submission to the programme: The article is automatically submitted to the programme, and the author enters additional details and consents.
- Verification by the institution: The article details are forwarded to the institution’s local administrator, who checks that the author’s affiliation is correct.
- Funding decision: Following successful verification, the costs are covered by the national licence, and the author is asked to approve the final version of the article.
- Ineligible or programme quota exhausted: If the conditions are not met, the form offers the option of publication under a subscription model or publication at the author’s expense.
- Licence change: The form offers the CC BY licence by default. If the author wishes to select the CC BY-NC licence, they should indicate this at the time of, or immediately after, the initial submission of the article to the journal by contacting Springer Nature at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Once the request has been accepted, the author will receive a special form enabling them to select a non-standard licence.
Additional information
- For the Springer programme, the key is the date the article is accepted for publication, which determines whether the article is eligible for the programme, provided that the quota of available APCs has not been exhausted. The date the article is submitted is irrelevant.
- Further information on funding can be found on the ICM – Wirtualna Biblioteka Nauki (WBN) website. Information on the Polish programme is also available on the Springer Nature website.
- Any queries regarding the programme should be addressed to Springer Nature at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and to WBN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
An open-access publishing programme under the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) consortium licence
Quota of articles
The programme allows for the free publication of an unlimited number of articles under the Open Access model.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme includes ACM journals, magazines and conference proceedings.
Open access publishing programme under the ACS consortium licence
The ACS Open Access Publishing Program has been resumed with a quota of 468 articles for 2026. The program covers articles accepted for publication in 2026.
Articles published under the subscription model in ACS hybrid journals in 2026 before the program was launched may be converted to the Open Access model under the program („retroactive conversion”). ACS has provided ICM with a list of articles eligible for retroactive conversion, and by June 25, ICM will send corresponding authors a proposal to convert these articles to the Open Access model. ICM cannot be completely certain that the list provided by ACS is exhaustive. Therefore, authors who would like to take advantage of the retroactive conversion but do not receive such a proposal by June 25 may contact the program coordinator at ICM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Retroactive conversion does not apply to Open Access articles published in ACS hybrid or fully Open Access journals in 2026 before the program was launched at the authors’ expense, as it is not possible to include these articles in the program or reimburse the costs incurred by the authors. (information as of 16 June 2026.)
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 468 articles for the period from 16 June 2026 to 31 December 2026.
UPDATE (15 July 2026): 219 articles out of a total quota of 468 articles have been used.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme covers 92 journals (including 72 hybrid journals and 20 open-access journals) published by ACS, a list of which is available in the 2026 catalogue. Authors submitting articles to fully open-access journals covered by the programme should bear in mind that, once the 2026 quota has been exhausted, the article may be accepted outside the quota and the author will be required to cover the publication costs. In the case of hybrid journals, alternative publication under a subscription model is possible.
Types of articles covered by the programme
All types of articles except: additions and corrections, expressions of concern and etractions.
Type of licence
The programme enables the publication of open-access articles under a CC BY licence.
Guidelines
- Manuscript submission stage: When submitting an article for review, (online manuscript submission process) the author completes an online form. On the form, the author should select their affiliation from a list of institutions. This affiliation will determine whether the article qualifies for the Open Access programme.
- After the article has been accepted: The author receives a Journal Publishing Agreement (JPA) form. The system determines whether the affiliation indicated at the earlier stage qualifies the article for the programme. If so, the form proposes publication under the Open Access model whilst retaining copyright.
- The author selects one of the following options: (1) Open Access publication whilst retaining copyright (recommended by the ICM). (2) Open Access publication with a waiver of copyright (does not exclude the author from the programme, but is not recommended). (3) Publication under the traditional model (subscription-based, without open access).
- Verification by the ICM: If the author chooses Open Access publication, the ACS system sends the article details to the ICM. The ICM checks whether the author’s affiliation has also been stated in the body of the article. Following successful verification, the article is included in the programme and receives funding from national sources.
- No OA offer following acceptance: If an author does not receive an OA publication offer despite being affiliated with an institution covered by the programme, they should contact the ICM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The enquiry must include an active DOI link to the article; if the DOI is not yet active, please indicate the pages of the accepted manuscript containing the title, authors and affiliations.
Additional information
- The quota of articles is not divided amongst institutions – articles are included in the programme in the order in which they are accepted for publication.
- Please note: The Manuscript Acceptance Date is the decisive date; in some cases, this may be marked as Revised in the article.
- Authors using the programme can obtain assistance at any stage of publication with ACS by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Open access publishing programme under the RSC consortium licence
The programme is being continued in 2026 with no limit on the number of articles.
Quota of articles
The programme allows for the free publication of an unlimited number of articles under the Open Access model.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme includes RSC hybrid journals.
Journals excluded from the programme
The programme does not include RSC titles published entirely under the gold open access model, such as Chemical Science, RSC Advances, Nanoscale Advances, RSC Chemical Biology, Materials Advances and Environmental Science: Atmospheres.
Type of licence
The programme enables the publication of open-access articles under a CC BY licence.
Additional information
To qualify for the programme, you should select the OA model in the form setting out the terms and conditions of publication.
Open access publishing programme under the Emerald consortium licence
The programme was launched with a quota of 2 articles for 2026.
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 2 articles for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
UPDATE (10 April 2026): 1 article has been used out of a quota of 2 available articles.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme includes journals from the Premier collection, to which the Warsaw University of Technology subscribes.
Type of licence
The programme enables the publication of open-access articles under a CC BY licence.
Guidelines
- Submission of the article for review: The author submits the article via the ScholarOne system. In the online form, the author must specify their institution in the Primary Affiliation field (only the primary affiliation qualifies for the programme), provide an email address within the institution’s domain, and tick the option ‘Yes. I want to publish open access’ (as per the instructions in the programme brochure).
- Once the article has been accepted for publication: Emerald will contact the author regarding the choice of publication licence.
- Verification of eligibility for the programme: If the article meets the programme’s conditions (the institution is eligible, the affiliation has been correctly specified, and the quota has not yet been exhausted), Emerald will offer open access publication under a CC BY licence as part of the programme at no cost to the author (a so-called ‘voucher’).
- Ineligibility or quota exhausted: If the author is ineligible for the programme or the quota has been exhausted, the author will be offered two options: (1) free publication under the subscription model (Emerald Copyright licence) or (2) open access publication at the author’s expense.
Additional information
- Articles are included in the programme in the order in which they are accepted for publication.
- Authors using the programme can seek assistance at any stage of the publication process by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Open access publishing programme under the IOP consortium licence
The program operates with an unlimited article quota.
Quota of articles
The programme allows for the free publication of an unlimited number of articles between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme covers IOP’s hybrid and fully open-access journals.
Types of articles covered by the programme
The programme covers all types of publications.
Type of licence
The programme enables the publication of open-access articles under a CC BY licence.
Guidelines
- Manuscript submission: The corresponding author specifies their affiliation on the form when submitting the article to the journal via the publisher’s system. Based on this affiliation, the IOP determines whether the article is eligible for the national open access publishing programme.
- Additional author form (system in place since 2021): During the peer review process or immediately after the article has been accepted, the author is provided with an additional form to complete, in which they may choose to publish under the Open Access model as part of the national programme or to retain full copyright. Please note: selecting Open Access and retaining copyright are prerequisites for inclusion in the programme.
- Verification by ICM: Once an article has been accepted for publication, IOP sends the article details to ICM. ICM checks whether the article’s text correctly states an affiliation that qualifies for the programme. If so, ICM confirms the article’s inclusion in the programme, and the publication costs are covered by national funds.
- Non-inclusion in the programme: If the author opts out of OA publication or informs the publisher that they wish to cover the costs from another source, the article is not included in the national programme.
- No offer of inclusion in the programme following acceptance: If the author does not receive an offer of OA publication despite the article having been accepted, they should contact the ICM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. attaching the pages from the accepted manuscript showing the article title, authors and affiliations.
Additional information
- An unlimited number of articles accepted for publication this year.
- The quota of articles is not divided amongst institutions – articles are included in the programme in the order in which they are accepted for publication.
- Details of the programme are available on the publisher’s website.
Science open access publishing programme under the national licence
The programme is being continued uninterrupted in 2026 with a new quota of 10 articles. The programme may be suspended if, in the first quarter of 2026, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education does not award funding for the Science Advances licence for 2026. In 2025, the programme was launched on 28 April 2025 with a quota of 10 articles. (information as of 13 January 2026).
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 10 articles for the period from 13 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
UPDATE (13 January 2026): 10 articles are available for use.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The journal Science operates exclusively on a subscription basis, whilst a separate open-access journal, Science Advances, is dedicated to open-access publishing.
Additional information
- The programme is a supplement to the national licence for access to the journal Science for the years 2019 – 2021.
- The national Science licence covers the cost of publishing up to 10 articles from Poland per year in the journal Science Advances.
- The publisher independently identifies articles eligible for the programme; however, corresponding authors whose articles have been accepted for publication may also contact the ICM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm their participation in the programme or to obtain further details.
Open access publishing programme under the T&F consortium licence
The program has been closed due to the exhaustion of the quota of 178 articles allocated for 2026. (updated 19 August 2026).
The programme was launched on 13 May with a quota of 178 vouchers for 2026. Authors who publish open-access articles at their own expense in 2026 before the scheme is launched will not be eligible for reimbursement under the programme. (information as of 13 May 2026).
Quota of articles
The programme was launched with a quota of 178 articles for the period from 2 May 2025 to 31 December 2025.
UPDATE (8 June 2026): 178 articles out of a total quota of 178 articles have been used.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme covers all Open Select hybrid journals included in the 2026 list, as well as the journals listed under the High Impact tab. The current list of Open Select journals can be generated on the publisher’s website, where you should select the ‘Open Select’ status and the publishers Routledge and Taylor & Francis.
Journals excluded from the programme
The programme does not include journals with Full open access status or publications by Dove Press.
Types of articles
The programme covers the types of articles.
Guidelines
A presentation of the Author Publishing Agreement form.
- Article submission (the ‘submission’ stage): The corresponding author submits the article to the journal via the publisher’s system. During the submission process, they provide their affiliation (which will be the basis for verification), the journal title and the article type.
- Automatic eligibility check by the publisher’s system: Once the article has been accepted for publication, the system verifies whether the author’s affiliation qualifies them for the programme, checks the availability of funds in the national quota for the given year, and, for journals in the High Impact group, additionally checks whether the separate quota for that group has been exceeded.
- Notification to the author: If the article meets the criteria, the author receives an email informing them of the opportunity to participate in the programme, and in a subsequent email they receive a link to the Author Publishing Agreement (APA) form.
- Author’s decision: On the APA form, the author indicates whether they wish to publish the article under the OA programme. Once the author has confirmed their wish to participate in the programme, the system forwards the article details to ICM.
- Verification by ICM: An administrator at ICM checks whether the author has indicated the correct affiliation in the text of the article and, if necessary, consults the author’s institution. Following verification, the article is either accepted into the programme or rejected (if the affiliation is incorrect or unauthorised).
- In the event of rejection from the programme: The author receives a notification from the publisher’s system and is asked to complete the agreement form again; they may choose open access publication at their own expense or subscription-based publication (free of charge, but without open access).
Additional information
- Articles are included in the programme in the order in which they are accepted for publication.
- General information on publishing in Taylor & Francis journals is available on the publisher’s website and on the page describing the publishing programmes under transformative agreements in individual countries.
- The administrator of the T&F publishing programme is ICM; contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Contact details for authors – enquiries about articles: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; support regarding APCs: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Open access publishing programme under the CUP consortium licence
The programme was launched with an unlimited quota for 2026.
Quota of articles
The programme allows for the free publication of an unlimited number of articles between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.
Authors eligible for the programme
Corresponding author affiliated with Warsaw University of Technology. In the publication process, it is recommended that you provide an email address within the institution’s domain (@pw.edu.pl).
Journals covered by the programme
The programme covers all Gold Open Access and Hybrid Open Access journals.
Type of licence
The programme allows articles to be published under a CC BY licence.
Guidelines
- Submitting an article for review: The corresponding author submits the article to the journal. When submitting, the author must provide details of their institutional affiliation, e.g. by providing an ORCID identifier or using an institutional email address (recommended).
- Once the article has been accepted for publication: Once the peer-review process has been completed and the article has been accepted by the editorial board, the corresponding author will receive an email containing a link to the journal’s website.
- Completing the licence form: The forms required to draw up the licence agreement are available on the website. In the Open Access Articles section, the author selects one of two forms, depending on who holds the copyright: (1) the author or authors; (2) the employer (e.g. a university or research institute).
- Selection of a Creative Commons licence: The author selects one of the available CC licences (e.g. CC BY) in accordance with the programme’s requirements or their own preferences.
- Verification by the programme coordinator: Once the form has been submitted, the article is automatically forwarded to the coordinator for approval of its inclusion in the open access publishing programme. The author’s affiliation and compliance with the programme’s terms and conditions are verified.
- Confirmation of OA publication: Once approved, the author receives an email confirming that the article will be published in open access free of charge.
Additional information
- The programme allows for publication free of charge for authors of articles accepted for publication in the given year.
- A detailed description of the entire process can be found in the Step-by-step guide to publishing Open Access in Cambridge Journals.
Open Science programme – 2026 edition
The program has been closed due to exhaustion of funds.
Pursuant to Decision No. 73/2026 of the Rector of Warsaw University of Technology dated 10 April 2026, the Open Science programme was launched at Warsaw University of Technology. As part of the Open Science programme, the project ‘Excellence Initiative - Research University’ (IDUB) offers financial support for the publication of scientific articles under the OA model.
Programme beneficiaries
The programme is open to staff at Warsaw University of Technology who hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than 12 years prior to the date of submitting the grant application (WUT Young Scientists), and whose research output is taken into account in the evaluation of the university’s research activities.
Journals eligible for publication support
Financial support is provided for publications in which a WUT Young Scientist is the corresponding author or first author:
- in a journal ranked in the top decile according to the ranking established for the current CiteScore (Scopus)
- or a full-text post-conference publication awarded 200 points on the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s list.
Lists of journals are available on the IDUB project website.
Levels of funding for scientific publications
Financial support is provided up to a net amount of PLN 25 000, as follows:
- 100% of the publication fee, if the WUT Young Scientist is the sole corresponding author (maximum PLN 25 000.00 net)
- 100 per cent of the publication fee, if all corresponding authors are WUT Young Scientists and are affiliated with WUT (maximum PLN 25 000.00 net)
- 75% of the publication fee if the WUT Young Scientist is the first author but not the corresponding author (maximum PLN 18 750.00 net)
- 50% of the publication fee if the WUT Young Scientist is one of the corresponding authors and the other corresponding authors include individuals who are not WUT Young Scientists or do not have an affiliation with WUT (maximum PLN 12 500.00 net)
Terms and Conditions and Application Form
The Terms and Conditions of the Open Science programme and the application form are available on the Warsaw University of Technology – Research University website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to process an application?
Applications are processed within 5 – 10 working days.
Does the programme cover funding for additional services (e.g. front cover, colour printing, graphical abstract) offered by the publisher?
No. Under the programme, financial support is available solely for the publication of research articles in open access format. The programme does not cover funding for additional services offered by the publisher, such as colour printing or a graphical abstract.
Is there a limit on the number of publications submitted by a single applicant?
Yes, each WUT Young Scientist may receive funding no more than twice in a calendar year.
When can I apply for funding from the Open Science programme?
You can submit an application once your article has been positively peer-reviewed and accepted for publication.
I’m planning to publish an article in an Open Access journal; can I reserve funding from the programme?
It is not possible to reserve funding from the programme. Only publications that have successfully passed the peer-review process and have been officially accepted for publication are eligible for funding.
I have been awarded funding. To whom should the invoice be made out?
The invoice should be made out to the institution for the net amount, i.e. it should not include VAT, which must be calculated and paid by the institution in Poland in accordance with applicable law (the current rate for publication services is 23%).
Invoice details:
Warsaw University of Technology
pl. Politechniki 1
00-661 Warsaw
NIP (VAT number/tax registration number) 525 000 58 34If the form includes a field regarding tax exemption, please indicate that Warsaw University of Technology is not exempt from VAT (e.g. in the ‘Tax Exemption’ field, select ‘No – not tax exempt’). The publisher may charge additional fees, e.g. for the chosen payment method.
The journal in which I intend to publish is covered by a national or institutional funding scheme. Can I apply for funding from the Open Science scheme?
No. Journals covered by other full-funding schemes should be funded primarily from those schemes. Only once the quota set for a given year has been exhausted may you apply for funding from IDUB Open Science.