SciFree: Open Access Publishing Discounts

All your Open Access journal publishing questions answered in one place.

OA Journal Search

What is SciFree?

SciFree's Journal Search Tool is an accessible and user-friendly searchable platform that enables researchers to search all of the University of Calgary's Open Access publishing agreements with journals. It provides information on waived or reduced article processing charges (APC) and outlines journal publishing models, subject areas, payment options, licensing types, and more.

Who can use this service?

  • University of Calgary faculty, staff, students
  • Alumni looking to publish research done while affiliated with the University of Calgary

Why use this service?

  • Publishing Open Access leads to increased research dissemination and citation, allowing knowledge exchange anywhere, without the restrictions of paywalls.
  • The University of Calgary has a wide variety of APC discounts available to affiliated authors to support in publishing Open Access.
  • SciFree's Journal Search Tool allows users to easily and efficiently navigate these agreements and find the Journal that is most suitable to their research publishing needs.

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