Open access agreement for Norway

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating Norwegian institution, you may be able to publish open access (OA) in our journals with fees covered.

In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer subscription journal content. Established by Sikt - Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research, this agreement will run until 31 December 2024.

Read the author guide to learn more

Author webinars

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Participating institutions
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Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

This agreement covers more than 2,000 Springer hybrid journals.

Eligible journals
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Participating institutions (hybrid)

A

  • Akershus University Hospital (AHUS)

D

  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital


  • Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
  • Nord University
  • Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
  • OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
  • Østfold Hospital Trust
  • Ostfold University College

G

  • GRID-Arendal

I

  • Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - INN University
  • Institute for Energy Technology
  • Institute of Marine Research (merged with NIFES)
  • Institute of Transport Economics

K

  • Kristiania University College

M

  • MF - Norwegian School Of Theology, Religion And Society
  • Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics

N

  • National Institute of Occupational Health
  • NILU - Norwegian Institute For Air Research
  • NKVTS Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
  • Nofima the food research institute
  • NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
  • Nordland Research Institute
  • Norwegian Business School

N (continued)

  • Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
  • Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
  • Norwegian Institute for Water Research
  • Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
  • Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
  • Norwegian Meteorological Institute
  • Norwegian Polar Institute
  • Norwegian School of Economics
  • Norwegian School Of Sport Sciences - The Library
  • Norwegian University of Life Sciences
  • NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology (incl St. Olavs Hospital - Trondheim University Hospital)
  • NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS
  • NUBU - The Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development

O

  • Oslo New University College

S

  • SINTEF
  • Sørlandet sykehus HF
  • Statistics Norway

T

  • Telemark Hospital Trust
  • The University Centre in Svalbard

  • U

  • UiT The Arctic University of Norway (incl University Hospital of North Norway)
  • University of Agder
  • University of Bergen (incl Haukeland University Hospital)
  • University of Oslo (incl Oslo University Hospital)
  • University of South-Eastern Norway
  • University of Stavanger & Stavanger University Hospital

  • V

  • Vestfold Hospital Trust
  • Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
  • Volda University College

  • W

  • Western Norway Research Institute
  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Publishing in a fully OA journal

Authors affiliated to participating institutions may publish fully OA in Springer Open, Discover, BMC, Palgrave and Nature Research Journals. Authors will receive a 10% discount on APCs for articles published in Springer Open, Discover and BMC journals.

Eligible journals
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BMC
nature research
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Participating institutions (fully OA)

A

  • Akershus University Hospital (AHUS)

C

  • Central Norway Regional Health Authority
  • Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
  • Nord University
  • Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education
  • OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
  • Østfold Hospital Trust
  • Ostfold University College

D

  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital

G

  • GRID-Arendal

I

  • Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - INN University
  • Institute for Energy Technology
  • Institute For Social Research
  • Institute of Marine Research (merged with NIFES)
  • Institute of Transport Economics

K

  • Kristiania University College

M

  • MF - Norwegian School Of Theology, Religion And Society
  • Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics

N

  • National Institute of Occupational Health
  • NILU - Norwegian Institute For Air Research
  • NKVTS Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
  • Nofima the food research institute
  • NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
  • Nordland Research Institute
  • Norwegian Business School

N (continued)

  • Norwegian Environment Agency
  • Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
  • Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
  • Norwegian Institute for Water Research
  • Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
  • Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI)
  • Norwegian Meteorological Institute
  • Norwegian Polar Institute
  • Norwegian School of Economics
  • Norwegian School Of Sport Sciences - The Library
  • Norwegian University of Life Sciences
  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology (incl St. Olavs Hospital - Trondheim University Hospital)
  • NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS
  • NUBU - The Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development

O

  • Oslo New University College

S

  • SINTEF
  • Sørlandet sykehus HF
  • Statistics Norway

T

  • Telemark Hospital Trust
  • The University Centre in Svalbard

  • U

  • UiT The Arctic University of Norway (incl University Hospital of North Norway)
  • University of Agder
  • University of Bergen (incl Haukeland University Hospital)
  • University of Oslo (incl Oslo University Hospital)
  • University of South-Eastern Norway
  • University of Stavanger & Stavanger University Hospital

  • V

  • Vestfold Hospital Trust
  • Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
  • VID Specialized University
  • Volda University College

  • W

  • Western Norway Research Institute
  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

For librarians: if you are a member institution of Sikt, the new Sikt-Springer Nature Framework agreement provides the opportunity for you to support your authors when publishing in Springer Nature’s Fully OA portfolio of journals. Contact us to find out more.

FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts. 

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process. 

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

When you submit, use at least one of the below methods of recognition.

methods of recognition © Springer Nature 2021

Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

The approval manager at your institution will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type and journal name.

Once your article is approved by your institution, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

  • Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
  • Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
  • Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
  • Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

Who can I contact for more information? 

Please email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.