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Open access agreement for Carolina Consortium

Information for authors

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

40 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature and the Carolina Consortium, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles open access with fees covered in hybrid journals across the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature portfolio. In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Â鶹ֱ²¥ subscription journal content.

Established by the Carolina Consortium, this agreement will run through 31 December 2026.

*Acting as main contact for Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature correspondence after editorial acceptance.

Learn more about your eligibility

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Open access agreements: What’s the eligibility process?

Participating Institutions

A

  • Appalachian State University

B

  • Belmont Abbey College
  • Bob Jones University

C

  • Campbell University
  • Catawba College
  • Charleston Southern University
  • Chowan University
  • Clemson University
  • Coastal Carolina University

C  (continued)

  • College of Charleston

D

  • Davidson College

E

  • East Carolina University
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Elon University

F

  • Fayetteville State University
  • Francis Marion University
  • Furman University

G

  • Gardner-Webb University
  • Guilford College

H

  • High Point University

L

  • Lenoir-Rhyne University

M

  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Meredith College
  • Methodist University

N

  • North Carolina A&T University
  • North Carolina Central University

P

  • Presbyterian College

Q

  • Queens University of Charlotte

U

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • University of South Carolina
  • University of South Carolina Aiken
  • University of South Carolina Beaufort
  • University of South Carolina Upstate

W

  • Wake Forest University
  • Warren Wilson College
  • Winston-Salem State University
  • Winthrop University
  • Wofford College


Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

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

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Learn more about publishing OA with fees covered by this agreement.

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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.

methods of recognition © Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nature 2021

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?

Once your article is approved, 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.

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