Springer Nature OA Transformative Agreement

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  • Starting in 2026, NCKU Library has entered into a Transformative Agreement with Springer Nature. From 2026 to 2028, authors submitting to Springer Nature's hybrid journals are eligible for Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers/discounts. We encourage all faculty and students to take advantage of this opportunity!

Eligibility for APC Discounts

  • Eligibility: The corresponding author must be affiliated with National Cheng Kung University.
  • Submission Requirements: Please select "National Cheng Kung University" as your institution and use an official NCKU domain email address.
  • Eligible Article Types: Original Paper, Review Paper, Brief Communication, Continuing Education.
  • Eligible Journal List: 2026-2028 Taiwan Springer TA Publishing List.
  • Acceptance Date: Between 2026/1/1 and 2028/12/31.
  • Quota: APC waivers are available for 65 OA articles in 2026, 66 in 2027, and 68 in 2028.

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  • Search for Springer Nature OA Journals:
    • Open the Journal and funding finder webpage.
    • Enter the journal name in the search box and click "Find journals".
    • Scroll down the same page to view the search results.
    • Confirm the APC discount/subsidy percentage for the specific journal. Please perform the search using a campus IP address. For off-campus access, please connect to the VPN service first.
  • Springer Nature Official Website