Open access

<h2>Terms and conditions<br></h2><div><div><span lang="EN-GB"></span>The Open Access Publication Fund has been established to support Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers who wish to publish in open access journals.<br><br>The following terms and conditions apply:<br><ul><li>Only articles to be published in fully open access journals listed in Web of Science (WoS) or Scopus will be funded.</li><li>Articles in books published on recognised open access platforms will also be considered for funding.</li><li>Funding applications for articles to be published in journals not listed in WoS or Scopus, but accredited by the DHET, should be supported by a motivation from the dean of the faculty. Motivations by deans will be assessed on merit by the Senior Director: Library and Information Service, on a case-by-case basis. Articles to be published in journals not accredited by the DHET will not be funded</li><li>See a <span><span><a href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/research-innovation/Research-Development/Documents/Postdocs/PD%20Adverts/DHET%20Accredited%20journal%20lists%20for%20publications%20to%20be%20made%20in%202020%20%282%29.xlsx" target="_blank">complete list of accredited journals</a></span></span> as received from DHET. Consult DHET 2020, WoS 2020 and Scopus 2020.</li><li>Hybrid journals will not be considered for funding. Hybrid journals refer to traditional journals that charge annual subscription, but offer an open access (“open choice"), fee-based option to publish individual articles via open access, immediately upon publication.</li><li>Journals hosted by SUNJournals are not eligible for funding.</li><li>Only 50% of the author fees for SU-authors will be funded.</li><li>All refunds require funding approval prior to refunds being paid out. See How to apply for funding<br></li><li>This application process also is required for articles which are to be published in BioMed Central (BMC).</li><li>The BMC institutional submission code will be supplied once the funding application has been approved.</li><li>The applicant should be a valid SU faculty member or currently enrolled postgraduate student or postdoctoral fellow.</li><li>Funded authors must always indicate their affiliation with Stellenbosch University clearly in the final publication.</li></ul><br><h2>How to apply for funding</h2> <span lang="EN-GB">All refunds require funding approval prior to refunds being paid out and are subject to the availability of funds.</span><br><br>When you <span lang="EN-GB">have decided which journal you will send your article to, complete and submit the </span><a href="/en-za/Research/oa/Lists/OAFund/Item/newifs.aspx?"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></a>the Open Access Publication Fund application form: <br></div></div><div><ul><li>Complete the <a href="/en-za/Research/oa/Lists/OAFund/Item/newifs.aspx?"><strong>online application form</strong></a>, OR<br></li><li>Download the <a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/services/OA-application.pdf">pdf form</a>, complete and return to the contact person, <a href="mailto:nrv@sun.ac.za">Naomi Visser</a>. <br><br></li></ul><div><span lang="EN-GB"></span></div></div> <span lang="EN-GB">Please allow five work days for the assessment of your application. You will be notified by email whether or not your application was successful. Details of the funding process will also be provided.</span><br>Enquiries:<a href="mailto:nrv@sun.ac.za"> Naomi Visser</a>, Manager: Electronic Resources | Tel: +27 21 808 4433.<br><div><br><h2>Useful links</h2><ul><li><a href="/SiteCollectionDocuments/services/OA-policy-2019.pdf">Open Access Publication Fund Policy and Procedures</a></li><li><a href="http://scholar.sun.ac.za/discover?scope=/&query=%22Publication+of+this+article+was+funded+by+the+Stellenbosch+University+Open+Access+Fund%22&submit=Go" target="_blank">Articles funded to date (since 2009)<br></a></li></ul></div>

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