Copernicus Publications
Unique per-page pricing model (not per-article). Uses a Europe-specific EED category alongside Research4Life: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine all get 50% — countries Research4Life does not cover.
Publisher policies checked 20 August 2026
| Classification | Research4Life plus European Economically Disadvantaged (EED) — a distinct classification system |
|---|---|
| Scale | 21+ journals (geosciences/EGU), 100% OA |
| APC range | €60–€160 per page |
| Which author counts | Corresponding author's institution |
| Hybrid | n/a (fully OA) |
| How it is applied | Fully automated: 100% R4L, 50% EED on 20+ titles |
What this means for authors
Unique per-page pricing model (not per-article). Uses a Europe-specific EED category alongside Research4Life: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine all get 50% — countries Research4Life does not cover.
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WAIVERS BY COUNTRY →List prices (APC)
| Imprint | Journals | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copernicus Publications | 23 | €900 | €1,800 | €1,980 |
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Sources for this page
- Policy
- Copernicus Publications — waiver / APC policy
- Alt
- Copernicus Publications — additional policy page
- Checked
- 20 August 2026