Open access publishing agreements allow Curtin researchers to make their research available open access without directly incurring article processing charges. You can read more about this on the Library blog.
There are several different models of open access publishing agreements including the Read & Publish (Transformative) agreements. In this type of agreement, the library pays a fee that combines the subscription access (read) and article processing fees, so that Curtin researchers can make (publish) their research openly available.
The Curtin University Library has two Read & Publish agreements in place:
Eligibility
To be eligible to publish as part of these agreements you must:
Do not use:
Curtin Library Open Access Publishing Agreements 2026
To check whether a journal is covered by a Curtin open access agreement, search the Journal Title List. This list also shows any discounts or conditions that apply.
Publishers may not include all titles in the agreements. For details on specific requirements for each publisher, including the article types that are eligible for open access, please use the individual publisher links below or go to the CAUL website.
Publisher List
* Indicates agreement has a yearly publishing cap on some open access journals. If you have an article accepted after the publishing cap has been reached you will be notified that an APC is payable in order to publish open access._
The Library has consolidated the total list of journal titles covered by the current Curtin Open Access Publishing Agreements in the table below. You will find information about the status of each title and whether it is excluded or included in the agreements. Narrow your search using the filters provided.
If you require assistance, please email the Strategic Publishing Service team
| OA Agreement | Field of Research | Journal | Journal Type |
Eligibility under Curtin's Open Access publishing agreements? |
Discount Available? |
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