researchers
Eligible for institutional fee support?
If you're a researcher thinking of submitting an article to one of our journals, see our partners list to find out if your institution can cover some or all of your publishing fees
Institutional partnerships
Supporting sustainable open access to science for researchers and institutions
670+
institutions covered
20+
countries
25,000+
supported authors
Reimagining the future of open science at LIBER 2026
LIBER's annual conference takes place from 1 to 3 July 2026 in Trondheim. Join the Frontiers team there to discuss how we can address the most pressing needs for research libraries, and how we can build the future of open science together.
Discover our flat fee open access agreements
Our fully open agreements offer simplicity, stability, and transparency to institutions in planning and budgeting for publishing services.
Pay one annual fee to cover unlimited publishing from members of your academic community.
Researchers
Find out how you can benefit from open access publishing if your institution is a partner
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.
Librarians
Find the right partnership model so you can support your research community to publish open access
Your library plays a vital role in driving impactful research, and we’re maximizing it by removing the barriers to publishing. Find the right partnership model for your institution.
Funders
Stay up to date on the latest developments and make the right funding decisions
Together we can support your grantees with increased access to high-quality papers.
Consortia
Our consortium-wide agreements support large communities of researchers
Partnering with us ensures that your research is accessible to a wider audience, boosting the profile and reach of your consortium.
What our partners say
"As a native open access publisher, Frontiers is a natural ally in our efforts to advance a more open, equitable, and transparent publishing landscape."
"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."
"Our agreement with Frontiers will make it easier and more affordable for KU-affiliated researchers to publish their work in open access journals."
Partnership community news
announcement
Published on 01 Jul 2025
University of Miami and Frontiers partner on a flat fee agreement
Frontiers and the University of Miami announce a new open access publishing agreement, giving affiliated researchers the chance publish in leading journals without incurring publishing fees, which are fully covered by the university.
Announcement
Published on 10 Feb 2025
Norway renews National open access agreement
Frontiers has renewed its national open access agreement with Norway for 2025, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open science.
announcement
Published on 12 May 2025
Frontiers supports university library conference in Lausanne
Frontiers is the main sponsor of the 2025 LIBER conference in the open access publisher’s home city, showing its commitment to strengthening relationships with university libraries
Partner close up
Published on 09 Jan 2025
How the University of Insubria is empowering the next generation of researchers
At just 25 years old, the University of Insubria has emerged as a leader in research and innovation, with a strong commitment to open access to empower researchers and foster a more inclusive academic community.
Insights
Published on 27 Nov 2024
The evolving US publishing landscape in the era of open access
The 2024 Charleston Conference, with its theme ‘The Sky’s the Limit,’ provided an inspiring platform to explore pivotal themes shaping the future of academic publishing.
Announcement
Published on 11 Jul 2024
Frontiers' fully open access flat fee model
Frontiers announces the roll-out of its flat fee agreements for institutions and strengthens its partnership models with a wide range of institutions based on their individual research and budgetary needs.
