American Society for Microbiology
Only mentions Group A in the automatic waiver. Group B authors and others must apply on a need basis at acceptance.
Publisher policies and fees checked 16 September 2026
| Classification | Research4Life Group A |
|---|---|
| Scale | 15+ journals (microbiology) |
| APC range | $1,500–$4,500 non-member ($1,125–$3,375 member), 2026 — checked 16 September 2026 |
| Which author counts | Corresponding author |
| Hybrid | Not stated |
| How it is applied | Automatic for R4L Group A; other need-based requests at acceptance |
What this means for authors
Only mentions Group A in the automatic waiver. Group B authors and others must apply on a need basis at acceptance.
List prices (APC) by journal
| Journal | APC | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ASM Animal Microbiology | $3,700 | Brief Reports $1,950 / $2,600 |
| ASM Case Reports | $3,700 | Case Reports $1,500 / $2,000 |
| ASM Food Microbiology | $3,700 | Short articles $1,950 / $2,600 |
| Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education | $2,000 | Tips and Tools $788 / $1,050 |
| mBio | $4,500 | Short articles $1,950 member / $2,600 non-member |
| Microbiology Resource Announcements | $1,500 | |
| Microbiology Spectrum | $3,700 | Short articles $1,950 / $2,600 |
| mSphere | $4,500 | Short articles $1,950 / $2,600 |
| mSystems | $4,500 | Short articles $1,950 / $2,600 |
Read from the publisher's fee page on 16 September 2026. List prices before tax and waivers. Search all verified prices.
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WAIVERS BY COUNTRY →Sources for this page
- Fees
- American Society for Microbiology — fee page (checked 16 September 2026)
- Policy
- American Society for Microbiology — waiver / APC policy
- Checked
- 20 August 2026