Read & Publish Agreements

"Read and Publish" agreements are contracts between institutions and publishers that allow researchers to read articles in subscription journals and publish articles in open-access journals with no article processing charges (APCs), but page and supplemental charges may be applicable

The IISc has signed "Read and Publish" / "Subscribe to open" (S2O) agreements with the following publishers:

These agreements provide IISc researchers with several benefits, including:

  • Access to a more significant number of open-access journals
  • No article processing charges (APCs), but page and supplemental charges may be applicable
  • Increased visibility for their research
  • Comply with funder requirements