Funding programs

Article Processing Charge (APC)

As an open access journal with no subscription charges, a fee (Article Processing Charge, APC) is payable by the authors, or their institution or funders, to cover the costs associated with processing for publication. This ensures your article will be immediately and permanently free to access by everyone.

The Article Processing Charge for this journal is:

Article type

Article Processing Charge (excl. taxes)

All articles

USD 300 
 
Publication Fee Waiver and Discount Policy
Science Act is committed to promoting equitable access to scientific publishing. To ensure that financial limitations do not hinder the dissemination of high-quality research, the journal offers full or partial waivers of publication fees for authors who demonstrate financial need. Waivers or discounts may be granted to researchers from low- and middle-income countries, early-career scientists without institutional support, or authors supported by limited funding. Applications for fee assistance are assessed on a case-by-case basis and do not influence editorial decisions. This policy reflects our mission to advance global scientific knowledge without economic barriers. 

Funding Statement

All accepted articles are eligible for full publication funding under the Science Act Flagship Journal Program. Funding support is guaranteed for manuscripts published before 2027, ensuring that authors face no article processing charges and can benefit from broad dissemination of their work. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting high‑quality scientific research and fostering global accessibility to new knowledge.

Global Access & APC Support Program

Science Act provides automatic APC waivers and discounts based on global economic classifications, following a structure similar to major international publishers. Authors from eligible countries receive either a full waiver or a 50% discount without needing to apply. This ensures equitable access to scientific publishing and supports global research participation.

1. Automatic APC Waivers

Corresponding authors from institutions in the following countries and locations receive a 100% APC waiver when publishing in Science Act.

Full Waiver Countries

Region Countries & Locations
South Asia Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal
Sub‑Saharan Africa Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania (United Republic of), Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
East Asia & Pacific Cambodia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Lao PDR, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Myanmar, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor‑Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Middle East & North Africa Djibouti, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, Palestine (State of), Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen
Europe & Central Asia Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine
Latin America & Caribbean Guyana
Other Territories Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
 

2. Automatic 50% APC Discounts

Corresponding authors from institutions in the following countries and locations receive an automatic 50% APC discount.

50% Discount Countries

Region Countries & Locations
Europe & Central Asia Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Uzbekistan
Middle East & North Africa Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Sub‑Saharan Africa Botswana, Gabon, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles
South Asia Pakistan, Sri Lanka
East Asia & Pacific Fiji, Mongolia, Viet Nam
 

Advancing Women in Research

Science Act is committed to strengthening the participation, visibility, and leadership of women in global scientific research. Through dedicated support initiatives, equitable publishing practices, and targeted outreach, we aim to reduce structural barriers that disproportionately affect women researchers. Our policies promote fair authorship opportunities, inclusive editorial processes, and access to publication resources for women at all career stages. By fostering an environment where women scientists can thrive, Science Act contributes to a more diverse, innovative, and representative global research community.