Royal Society of Chemistry
Research4Life authors have the APC waived automatically. Gold open access titles mostly cost £2,200, hybrid £3,100; RSC members get 15% off.
Publisher policies and fees checked 16 September 2026
| Classification | Research4Life (automatic waiver) |
|---|---|
| Scale | 40+ journals, charity publisher |
| APC range | Gold OA £2,200 (Chemical Science £2,850; Chemistry Education Research and Practice £0); hybrid £3,100 — 2026, checked 16 September 2026 |
| Which author counts | Not stated |
| Hybrid | Not stated |
| How it is applied | Automatic under Research4Life; other waivers case by case; RSC member discount 15%; 50% discount for authors in India, Indonesia and the Philippines |
What this means for authors
Research4Life authors have the APC waived automatically. Gold open access titles mostly cost £2,200, hybrid £3,100; RSC members get 15% off.
List prices (APC) by journal
| Journal | APC | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | £2,850 | Discounted to £1,425 for authors from India, Indonesia and the Philippines; waived for Research4Life countries; 15% RSC member discount; plus tax |
| Chemistry Education Research and Practice | free | No APC |
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
- Royal Society of Chemistry — fee page (checked 16 September 2026)
- Policy
- Royal Society of Chemistry — waiver / APC policy
- Checked
- 20 August 2026