eLife
No published country list at all. Every waiver is case-by-case based on financial need. LMIC authors are typically covered, but there is no automatic guarantee.
Publisher policies checked 20 August 2026
| Classification | No country list — case-by-case on financial need; LMIC authors typically covered |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1 journal (multidisciplinary life sciences) |
| APC range | $2,500 |
| Which author counts | Corresponding author provides the explanation |
| Hybrid | n/a (fully OA) |
| How it is applied | Request required |
What this means for authors
No published country list at all. Every waiver is case-by-case based on financial need. LMIC authors are typically covered, but there is no automatic guarantee.
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- 20 August 2026