Open access agreement for Czech Republic

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within CzechELib, the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access (OA) with fees covered.

More than 60 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement (TA) between Springer Nature and CzechELib, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles OA with fees covered, in Springer Nature's portfolio of hybrid journals. In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer, Adis, Palgrave and Academic Journals subscription journal content.

*Acting as main contact for Springer Nature correspondence after editorial acceptance.

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Participating institutions
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Participating institutions

A

  • Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

B

  • Brno University of Technology
  • Bulovka University Hospital

C

  • Charles University
  • Crop Research Institute
  • Czech Geological Survey
  • Czech Technical University in Prague


  • Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

F

  • Forestry and Game Management Research Institute



G

  • Global Change Research Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences

I 

  • Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
  • Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information
  • Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Biophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Geonics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
  • Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences


  • Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Institute of Vertebrate Biology of the Czech Academy of Sciences

J

  • J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem

L

  • Library of the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
  • Masaryk University
  • Mendel University in Brno
  • National Institute of Public Health
  • National Library of Technology
  • National Libray of the Czech Republic
  • Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

P

  • Palacky University Olomouc

R

  • Research Library in Hradec Králové

S

  • Silesian University in Opava

  • Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening

T

  • Technical University of Liberec
  • Technical University of Ostrava
  • The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (only facility Dolní Břežany, CZ)
  • Tomas Bata University in Zlín
  • Transport Research Centre

U

  • University Hospital in Ostrava
  • University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • University of Defence
  • University of Ostrava
  • University of Pardubice
  • University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
  • University of Veterinary Sciences Brno
  • University of West Bohemia

V

  • Veterinary Research Institute

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

This agreement covers OA publications in Springer, Palgrave & Adis hybrid journals on Springer Nature Link, and Academic Journals on Nature.com.

Eligible journals
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Author guide
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FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts. 

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process. 

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

When you submit, use at least one of the below methods of recognition.

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Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

The approval manager at your institution will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type and journal name.

Once your article is approved by your institution, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

  • Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
  • Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
  • Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
  • Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

Who can I contact for more information? 

Please email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.