Journal Charges

ecancermedicalscience is an open access journal, meaning everything published with us is free to read, forever.

As part of ecancer’s mission to reduce global inequalities in cancer care, we are committed to supporting authors who may have limited access to publication funding. To date, we have helped more than 4,000 authors publish their work.

To ensure a transparent and consistent approach, ecancer applies its article processing charge (APC) policy using internationally recognised country income classifications, such as those of the World Bank.

Authors from countries classified as low-income or lower-middle-income are eligible for fee support. Manuscripts submitted from countries classified as upper-middle-income or high-income are normally subject to an APC of £1000 per article.

If you are unable to pay the full APC, or can only contribute part of the fee, please let us know how much you are able to donate. In some cases, a minimum contribution of £250 may apply, as determined by the editorial team on a case-by-case basis. You will be invoiced for the agreed amount upon publication of your article.

All income generated through APCs and donations directly supports the work of the ecancer Global Foundation. ecancer is a non-profit organisation and does not generate profit from journal publishing charges.

Please note, articles submitted by industry or medical education companies are subject to the full article processing charge.

Options for funding:

More organisations provide funding to support authors publishing in open access journals. 

To help identify possible sources of support, we recommend the following resources:

• SHERPA services - this provides a list of research funders’ open access policies;
• Engao Academy’s open access checklist - guidance for identifying and assessing potential funding sources;
• Registry of open access mandatory archiving policies (ROARMAP) - a registry of institutional and funder open access policies, including possible support for publication charges.

FAQ’s
 

What is an APC?

APC stands for article processing charge. The APC is £1000 per article.

Who is required to pay the APC?

The APC normally applies to articles accepted for publication where the submitting authors are based in countries classified as upper-middle-income or high-income.

Who is eligible for fee support?

Authors based in countries classified as low-income or lower-middle-income are eligible for fee support.

How are country classifications determined?

ecancer uses internationally recognised classifications, such as those of the World Bank, and applies them consistently across all submissions.

Are exceptions possible?

In exceptional circumstances, authors may contact the editorial office to discuss their situation. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis in line with ecancer’s charitable mission.

What’s included in the APC?

The APC covers professional publishing services, including management of the peer review process, editing, typesetting, online publication and, in some cases, translation.

What happens if I do not have access to funding?

Authors are encouraged to explore open access funding options through their institutions and funders. If you believe your circumstances warrant consideration, please contact the editorial office.

How is the ecancer Global Foundation funded?

ecancer is a UK-based charity and is funded through donations, sponsorship and grants.

For more information, please contact editor@ecancer.org for more information