Open Access for Department of Clinical Medicine

On this page, you can read about Open Access, including the agreements and services available to you as a researcher at IKM and across the rest of UCPH.

If you have questions that you cannot find the answer to on this page, please feel free to contact us.

 

Open Access is a publishing model where free and unhindered access to research publications is provided, as opposed to subscription publication channels, where payment is required for access. This means that the research will be open and accessible to all those interested at no cost and without subscription.

Open Access helps to increase the spread of research and reach a larger readership as well as increase the opportunities for more citations. Open Access publications are generally licensed under a Creative Commons license which makes it easier to distribute, share and adapt the publications depending on the license terms.

Several funders require that the research that they grant money to is published as Open Access, e.g. EU funding programs, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

As a department at University of Copenhagen, IKM has joined Denmark’s National Strategy for Open Access.

 

 

Green Open Access

When publishing Green Open Access, the author makes a traditional publication, usually in a journal, and either simultaneously or later deposits a manuscript version of the article in CURIS, alternatively another open archive (e.g. arXiv.org or PubMed Central). The deposited manuscript is usually the peer reviewed postprint.​
It is free of charge to publish Green Open Access, but post-prints are generally subject to an embargo period of 6 to 24 months.

You can submit your manuscript for upload in CURIS via this form.
Copenhagen University Library recommends that you use the form instead of uploading your manuscripts to CURIS yourself. The library will ensure correct metadata and that the access to the manuscripts follows any embargo periods set out by the publisher.​

See example of Green Open Access (post-print in CURIS)

Gold Open Access

Gold Open Access is publishing in pure Open Access journals, where the access to all articles are unhindered and free of charge. Golden Open Access journals usually operate with a publishing fee, a so-called APC (Article Processing Charge) for publishing articles. The APC is usually paid by funders, the authors' institutions, or the authors themselves.

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) is a database with information on Golden Open Access journals, including APC costs and Creative Commons license, and you can search for subject-specific journals.

See example of Gold Open Access​

Hybrid Open Access

Hybrid Open Access is when individual articles are paid for to be released as Open Access. Thus, Articles in Hybrid Open Access journals will be a mix of both Open Access articles and toll articles. The majority of the traditional academic subscription journals provide the opportunity to publish Open Access by payment of an APC.

See example of Hybrid Open Access​

As a UCPH researcher, you have the option to publish without APC, in other words for free, in a number of Hybrid Open Access journals published by Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, IOP, Springer and Wiley.

Diamond Open Access

Diamond Open Access is publishing in Open Access journals that do not operate with an APC. Therefore, it is free to publish in Diamond Open Access journals.

Diamond Open Access journals and their platforms are normally funded or operated by research institutions, foundations or university libraries.

In 2022, Science Europe, cOAlition S, OPERAS and the French National Research Agency launched the "Action Plan for Diamond Open Access", which works to develop and strengthen the possibilities for APC-free publishing.

In DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) you can search for subject-specific Diamond Open Access journals.

See example of Diamond Open Access​

 

 

Employees and students at University of Copenhagen are entitled to various APC discounts and waivers due to the university library's and the Royal Danish Library's license agreements with publishers.

NOTE!: 

  • Visiting researchers and emeriti are not covered by the agreements.
  • To be eligible for APC discounts and waivers, the corresponding author must be affiliated with UCPH or the regions when the article is accepted for publication.
  • If there is more than one corresponding author, it is important that the corresponding author from UPCH handles the submission, as the waiver or discount will not be activated otherwise.
  • There is a national cap on the annual number of pu​blished Open Access articles in the waiver agreements with:​
    - Cambridge University Press​
    - Springer (Springer Compact)
    - Taylor & Francis
    - Wiley

    It will not be possible to know in advance whether an article can be published before the quota is reached. The APC waiver is only activated when the manuscript is accepted for publication, not when it is submitted to the journal.

    In other words, there ​​is no guarantee that the APC will be waived, as this depends on whether there are still APC-free publication slots available within the quota of the relevant agreement at the time the manuscript is accepted for publication.

    Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 require Open Access publishing. If you are publishing under a Horizon grant, it is recommended to contact KUB Research Support before submitting to a journal under one of the four above-mentioned agreements.​

The information below is indicative only and subject to change. Copenhagen University Library is not responsible if a publisher changes price, discount or license form.

Click on the publisher's name to read about the discount or waiver agreement:

ACM - Association for Computing Machinery

Unlimited Open Access publishing in ACM magazines, conference proceedings, and journals – see the list of journals in the agreement h​ere or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2024-2026.
Procedure:
  • Use your institutional email address as the corresponding author when submitting the manuscript for review and when choosing between the two "rights assignment" options after acceptance.
  • Choose a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY.
* Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri and Region Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

The following article types are included in the agreement:
  • Research articles
  • Review articles
  • Conference paper
  • Proceeding paper

ACS - American Chemical Society

APC discount: 250 USD in ACS's hybrid Open Access journals.

The final discount-adjusted prices are as follows:
  • When choosing CC BY: 4250 USD
  • When choosing CC BY-NC-ND: 3750 USD
  • When choosing CC BY after 12 months embargo: 2250 USD
  • When choosing CC BY-NC-ND​ after 12 months embargo: 1750 USD

BMC / SpringerOpen

Researchers from SUND and SCIENCE are entitled to 15 % APC discount.
The agreement includes more than 250 peer reviewed journals.​
 
Creative Commons license: CC BY

BioScientifica

APC disount: 50 %

Creative Commons licenses: CC BY, CC BY-NC og CC BY-NC-ND

Bristol University Press

APC discount: 25 % 
 
Creative Commons license: CC BY

NOTE: There is a national cap on the annual number of published Open Access articles. If the cap is reached, researchers can subsequently publish with a 10% APC discount.

Horizon Europe requires Open Access publishing. If you publish under a Horizon Europe grant, it is recommended to contact KUB Research Support before submitting to the journal.


No APC in CUP's hybrid journals - see list of journals in the agreement by entering country and your institution h​ere or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2023-2025.
Procedure:
  • Select your institution from the list to confirm your affiliation (upon submission). Use your UCPH mail or Region mail* as corresponding author. As affiliation, choose Copenhagen University for UCPH and Region Zealand and Copenhagen University Hospital for The Capital Region of Denmark.
  • Choose Gold Open Access** to publish your article without APC (once the article is accepted).
  • Choose a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY.
* Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri and Region Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Region Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

** CUP uses the terms Gold and Hybrid Open Access synonymously for journals operating with APCs. It is still only hybrid journals that are part of the agreement.

The following article types are included in the agreement:
  • Research article
  • Review article
  • Rapid communications
  • Brief reports
  • Case reports

CUP's Gold Open Access journals are not included in the agreement, and an APC will usually have to be paid.

Elsevier

No APC in approximately​ 1680 of the publisher's hybrid journals -search for journals included in the agreement​ or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2025-2028.
 
Procedure: 
  • Use your UCPH mail or Region mail* as corresponding author. As affiliation, choose Royal Library, Copenhagen University Library Incl. UH for both UCPH, The Capital Region of Denm​​ark and Region Zealand.​
  • Choose Gold Open Access** to publish your article wi​thout APC
  • Choose a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY​
* Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri and Region Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Region Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

** Elsevier uses the terms Gold and Hybrid Open Access synonymously for journals operating with APCs. It is still only hybrid journals that are part of the agreement.

The following article types are included in the agreement:
  • Case reports
  • Data in Brief
  • Full-length article
  • Micro-articles
  • Original software publications
  • Practice guidelines
  • Protocols
  • Review articles
  • Replication studies
  • Short communications
  • Short surveys
  • Video articles​
 

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​​​Elsevier's Gold Open Access journals are not included in the agreement, and an APC will usually have to be paid.

IOP Publishing

No APC in approximately​ 50 hybrid​ and 24 gold Open Access journals - see list of journals included in the agreement or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2023-2025.

Procedure:
  • Select your institution from the list to confirm your affiliation (upon submission). Remember to use your UCPH mail as corresponding author. As affiliation, choose Københavns Universitet for UCPH.
  • Select Open Access as the form of publication. Here, it will initially appear that an APC must be paid, but IOP will subsequently check whether, due to your affiliation, you are eligible for free Open Access publication.
  • At the beginning of the assessment process, you should receive an e-mail stating that you will receive the APC waiver due to UCPH's license agreement with IOP.
  • Either during the peer review process or when the article has been accepted, you will be asked to sign an Open Access copyright form in order to publish under a CC BY license.

The following article types are included in the agreement:
  • Research papers
  • Special issues
  • Letters
  • Review articles​
Read more about conditions and procedures
Publishing with CC BY-NC-ND license - discount: 500​ USD.

If funder requires CC BY license - discount: 500 USD.

NB: By default, all articles are free and open after 6 months​.

Portland Press

No APC in any of Portland Press' seven journals​. The agreement runs from 2024-2025.


Procedure:

    Once your article is accepted, you will be guided through the agreement's OA terms:

    • Select UCPH from the list to confirm your affiliation.
    • Choose the option to publish Open Access without paying APC.
    • Select CC BY license.

    Read more about conditions and procedures.

    Scoap3

    Free to publish in the following journals:  

    • APS Physics: Physical Review C, Physical Review D, Physical Review Letters
    • Elsevier: Nuclear Physics B og Physics Letters B
    • Hindawi: Advances in High Energy Physics
    • IOP Publishing: Chinese Physics C
    • Jagiellonian University: Acta Physica Polonica B
    • Oxford University Press: Progress of Theoretical and Experimental Physics
    • Springer: European Physical Journal C og Journal of High Energy Physics

    Springer Compact


    NOTE: There is a national cap on the annual number of published Open Access artic​les. If the cap is reached, no APC discount will be given.

    Horizon Europe requires Open Access publishing. If you publish under a Horizon Europe grant, it is recommended to contact KUB Research Support before submitting to the journal.


    No APC in Springer Compact's hybrid journals, which include approximately​ 2100 journals from Springer, Adis and Palgrave - Download list of journals include​d in the agreement or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2023-2026.

    The agreement entered into force the 21st of March 2023. Only articles that are accepted for publication after this date can publish under the agreement.

    Procedure:
    • ​Use your UCPH mail or Region mail* as corresponding author.
    • Select your institution from the list to confirm your affiliation. As affiliation, choose Royal Library, Copenhagen University Library for both UCPH and The Capital Region of Denmark and Zealand Region for Region Zealand.
    • Choose the option to publish Open Access​ without APC.
    • Choose a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY.
    * Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri andRegion Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Region Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

    The following article types are included in the agreement:
    • Original articles
    • Research articles​

    Gold Open Access journals and the Nature portfolio are not part of the free publishing agreement. When publishing in these journals, an APC will usually have to be paid.

    SpringerOpen E-books

    APC discount: 15 % 
     
    Creative Commons license: CC BY 

    NOTE: There is a national cap on the annual number of published Open Access artic​les. If the cap is reached, no APC discount will be given.

    Horizon Europe requires Open Access publishing. If you publish under a Horizon Europe grant, it is recommended to contact KUB Research Support before submitting to the journal.


    No APC in 2179 of the publisher's hybrid Open Access journals - See list of journals include​d in the agreement or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2024-2028.

    Procedure:
    • ​Select your institution from the list to confirm your UCPH or Region H affiliation*. 
    • Choose the option to publish Open Access without APC and with a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY​​​.
    * Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri and Region Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Region Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

    The following article types are included in the agreement:
    • Research articles
    • Review articles
    • Original articles
     
    Read more about terms and procedure

    Taylor & Francis' Gold Open ​Access​ journals are not included in the agreement, and an APC will usually have to be paid.

    NOTE: There is a national cap on the annual number of published Open Access articles. If the cap is reached, researchers can subsequently publish with a 15% APC discount.

    Horizon Europe requires Open Access publishing. If you publish under a Horizon Europe grant, it is recommended to contact KUB Research Support before submitting to the journal.


    No APC in approximately 1360 of the publisher's hybrid journals – Download list of journals include​d in the agreement or use the Journal Finder. The agreement runs from 2022-2025.

    Procedure:

    • Select your institution from the list to confirm your UCPH or Region* affiliation. As affiliation, choose Kobenhavns Universitet for UCPH and Rigshospitalet for The Capital Region of Denmark (regardless of which university hospital in The Capital Region of Denmark you are affiliated with) and Region Sjaelland for Region Zealand.
    • Choose the option to publish Open Access without APC and with a Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY​​​.
    * Region H affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Bornholm's Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri and Region Hovedstadens Akutberedskab. Region Zealand affiliation is accepted if the corresponding author is employed at one of the following hospitals: Holbæk Sygehus, Nykøbing F. Sygehus, Næstved Sygehus, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Køge, Sjællands Universitetshospital-Roskilde, Slagelse Sygehus and Psykiatrien Region Sjælland.

    The following article types are included in the agreement:
    • Research articles
    • Review articles​

     
    Read more about terms and procedure


    Wiley's Gold Open Access​ journals are not included in the agreement, and an APC will usually have to be paid.

     

     

    It is a requirement of both the EU and the Danish public funds that all publications that are results of these grants are published as Open Access.

    Before entering into an agreement on publication, it is important to examine whether the publisher/journal actually allows Open Access publishing and with the conditions laid down by the grantor.​​

    Click on the name of the fund below to read more about the fund's Open Access requirements. The information below is indicative and changes may occur.

    Public funds

    Private funds

    EU

    Independent Research Fund Denmark

    As a public fund, Independent Research Fund Denmark follows the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository

    Read the Open Access policy for public sector research funds and foundations.

    The Danish National Research Foundation

    As a public fund, The Danish National Research Foundation follows the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository

    Read the Open Access policy for public sector research funds and foundations.

    Innovation Fund Denmark

    As a public fund, Innovation Fund Denmark follows the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository

    Read the Open Access policy for public sector research funds and foundations.

    The Carlsberg Foundation

    The Carlsberg Foundation has requirements for Open Access and has joint the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository.

    Read The Carlsberg Foundation’s Open Access policy.

    The Danish Cancer Society

    The Danish Cancer Society has requirements for Open Access and has joint the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository.

    Read The Danish Cancer Society's Open Access policy..

    The Lundbeck Foundation

    No requirements for Open Access.

    Novo Nordisk Foundation

    No requirements for Open Access.

    TrygFonden

    TrygFonden encourages Open Access and for applicants to apply for coverage of APCs.

    Read TrygFonden's Open Access policy (in Danish).

    VELUX FONDEN and VILLUM FONDEN

    VELUX FONDEN and VILLUM FONDEN have requirements for Open Access and have joint the Open Access policy for public research foundations:

    • Open Access requirements apply to articles only.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in an institutional or subject-specific repository.

    Read VELUX FONDEN's and VILLUM FONDEN's Open Access policy.

    EU Horizon Europe

    Horizon Europe has requirements for Open Access:

    • All publications must be made available as Open Access.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Embargo is not permitted.
    • Publications must be published with the Creative Commons license CC BY. Monographs and anthologies can be licensed with more closed licenses, e.g. CC BY-NC, CC BY-ND etc.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in a trusted repository for scientific publications, such as Zenodo.
    • APCs can only be covered if publications are published in full Open Access journals (Gold Open Access journals). Although publishing Open Access in Hybrid journals is allowed, APCs for publishing in Hybrid journals cannot be covered by the EC funding.

    Read the Open Access requirements of Horizon Europe (p. 368).

    EU Horizon 2020

    Horizon Europe has requirements for Open Access:

    • All publications must be made available as Open Access.
    • Both post-print (the accepted manuscript) and publisher’s final version (VoR) are accepted.
    • Maximum 6 month embargo.
    • No Creative Commons license required.
    • The final publication – either post-print or VoR – must be made available in a trusted repository for scientific publications, such as Zenodo.
    • APCs can only be covered during the project.

    Read the Open Access requirements of Horizon 2020 (p. 69).