You should contact openaccess@qub.ac.uk before submission to enquire if the 
library has funds or a publisher agreement to suit you.
Queen's authors should also ensure that they are listed as the corresponding author. (Many agreements require this for eligibility)
Queen's researchers can now publish open access with no charge in journals that are part of a "Transformative" or "Read & Publish" agreement.
"Transformative" or "read & publish" agreements are a way for publishers to transition their subscription journals to full open access.
Please click on the image or open the PDF below for more details.
UKRI Open Access Block Grant
UKRI has given the University a block grant to support the cost of gold open access.
UKRI represent the AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC & STFC.
*The UKRI block grant has been restricted to fully open access journals only.* More details are available on the Library blog.
CRUK Open Access Block Grant
CRUK has given the University a block grant to support the cost of gold open access. Please email the open access team before submission to ensure funds are available.
WELLCOME TRUST Open Access Block Grant
The Wellcome Trust has given the University a block grant to support the cost of gold Open access.
Please email the open access team before submission to ensure funds are available.
BHF Open Access Block Grant
The British Heart Foundation has given the University a block grant to support the cost of gold open access. Please email the open access team before submission to ensure funds are available.
