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Support for Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Support for Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Nagoya Institute of Technology has established an Article Processing Charge (APC) support program to promote open access to research results. Eligibility for this program and the specific support available vary depending on the journal to which you plan to submit your paper, so please review the information below.

Types of Support

①APC Support through Transformative Agreements (Academic Information Division)

Based on the transformative agreements our university has entered into, you may be eligible for APC support when submitting to journals published by the participating publishers.

Participating Publishers (2026)

Springer Nature
Wiley
ACS

*Eligible journals and eligibility criteria vary by publisher.

Check eligible journals, eligibility criteria, and how to apply

［Springer Nature／Wiley／ACS］* Campus access only

②APC Support for Submissions to Top OA Journals (URA Office)

If you are submitting to a journal other than those listed in ①, you may be eligible for the university’s APC support program (application-based; conditions apply).
* Eligible journals, support amounts, and conditions are determined annually.

Check eligibility criteria, eligible journals, and application procedures

［APC Support Program Details Page］* Campus access only

APC Support Verification Process

STEP 1: Is the journal you plan to submit to published by one of the following publishers?

Springer Nature (Exclided titles: Nature Portfolio Journals)
Wiley
ACS

Yes → Proceed to STEP2
No → Proceed to STEP3

STEP 2: Does the journal meet the following criteria?

Springer Nature: Q1 or Q2 Hybrid journal
Wiley: Q1 or Q2 or Q3 Hybrid journal
ACS: Q1 or Q2 Gold/Hybrid journal

Yes → You are eligible for “① APC Support via Transformative Agreements”
No → Proceed to STEP3

STEP 3: Is the journal you plan to submit to a Q1 journal?

Yes → Please check “② APC Support for Submissions to Top OA Journals”
No → You are not eligible for the university’s APC support program.

* How to check for Q1 and Q2 journals using Scopus

Notice

The details of the support program are subject to change from year to year.
Applications may close early depending on budget availability.
Please be sure to review the program details before submitting your application.