Open access agreement for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you can publish your article open access (OA) with fees covered in more than 2,000 Springer hybrid journals.

Established by MIT, this agreement will run through 31 December 2025. If you are an MIT author and have questions about the MIT agreement, you can contact the MIT Libraries at oaauthorpubworkflow@mit.edu.

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Announcement 

The OA publication service for the MIT transformative agreement has reached its maximum article allowance for 2024. This means the agreement is no longer covering OA publishing fees until 2025.
 
The option to publish OA via Springer Open Choice is still available to you, but the publishing fee will not be covered under the MIT agreement until 01 January 2025. Authors should use alternative funding sources in order to publish OA or proceed with publication under subscription until the agreement is reactivated.

Open access agreements: What’s the eligibility process?

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

Check the list of hybrid journals that are included in the agreement.

Eligible journals
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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 or contact the MIT Libraries at oaauthorpubworkflow@mit.edu.