Company of Biologists
Biology Open and Disease Models & Mechanisms are fully open access and charge an APC ($2,500 and $4,250), waived automatically for corresponding authors in World Bank low and lower-middle income economies and EIFL countries.
Publisher policies and fees checked 16 September 2026
| Classification | World Bank low and lower-middle income (automatic, corresponding author) and EIFL countries; hardship waiver on request |
|---|---|
| Scale | 5 journals (Development, JCS, JEB, Biology Open, Disease Models & Mechanisms) |
| APC range | Biology Open $2,500; Disease Models & Mechanisms $4,250 (plus VAT) — checked 16 September 2026 |
| Which author counts | Corresponding author |
| Hybrid | Not stated |
| How it is applied | Automatic for eligible countries, no application; hardship waiver requested on acceptance |
What this means for authors
Biology Open and Disease Models & Mechanisms are fully open access and charge an APC ($2,500 and $4,250), waived automatically for corresponding authors in World Bank low and lower-middle income economies and EIFL countries.
List prices (APC) by journal
| Journal | APC | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Open | $2,500 | Plus VAT if applicable. |
| Disease Models & Mechanisms | $4,250 | Plus VAT if applicable. |
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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- Company of Biologists — waiver / APC policy
- Checked
- 20 August 2026