Open access agreement for OASE

Information for authors

If you are affiliated with any of the 83 participating institutions in Japan, you can receive funding support for your publication fees* when you publish open access (OA) in Springer Nature's portfolio of hybrid journals that are included in the transformative agreement agreed with Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment (OASE). 

Springer Nature and OASE have entered into a new transformative agreement effective 2026 to 2028. Through this agreement, researchers affiliated with participating institutions in Japan, can receive funding support to publish OA in over 2,000 Springer hybrid journals. 

In addition, as part of the agreement, you will be able to read, use and reuse research published in 2,200 journals^ across the Springer, Palgrave Macmillan and Adis portfolios and in the Academic Journals on nature.com. 


*Subject to review of eligibility and approval from participating institutions. 

^Please check with your library regarding the current subscription status.

Participating institutions

A

  • Akita University
  • Aoyama Gakuin University
  • Asahikawa Medical University

F

  • Forest Research and Management Organization
  • Fukushima University

C

  • Chiba Institute of Technology
  • Chiba University



H

  • Hiroshima University
  • Hitotsubashi University
  • Hyogo Medical University

D

  • Dokkyo Medical University




I

  • Institute of Science Tokyo
  • International University of Health and Welfare
  • Iwate University

J

  • Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
  • Japan Atomic Energy Agency
  • Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency
  • Japan Institute for Health Security
  • Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

N

  • Nagaoka University of Technology
  • Nagoya Institute of Technology
  • National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
  • National Defense Medical College
  • National Institute for Environmental Studies
  • National Institute for Materials Science
  • National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

S

  • Saitama Medical University
  • Saitama University
  • Sanyo-Onoda City University
  • Shiga University of Medical Science
  • Shimane University
  • Shinshu University
  • Shizuoka University
  • Showa Medical University

W

  • Waseda University

K

  • Kagoshima University
  • Kanazawa University
  • Kindai University
  • Kobe University
  • Kochi University
  • Kochi University of Technology
  • Kogakuin University
  • Kumamoto University
  • Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
  • Kyoto University
  • Kyushu Institute of Technology

O

  • Ochanomizu University
  • Oita University
  • Okayama University
  • Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

T

  • The University of Electro-Communications
  • The University of Osaka
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Tohoku Gakuin University
  • Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • Tohoku University
  • Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Tokai University
  • Tokyo City University
  • Tokyo Denki University
  • Tokyo Medical University
  • Tokyo Metropolitan University
  • Tokyo University of Agriculture
  • Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
  • Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
  • Tokyo University of Science
  • Tokyo Women's Medical University
  • Toyohashi University of Technology

Y

  • Yamagata University
  • Yokohama National University

M

  • Meiji University
  • Mie University
  • Muroran Institute of Technology

R

  • RIKEN
  • Rikkyo University
  • Ritsumeikan University

U

  • University of Fukui
  • University of Miyazaki
  • University of Tsukuba
  • University of Yamanashi
  • Utsunomiya University

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

This agreement covers open access publications in Springer, Palgrave & Adis journals on Springer Nature Link, and Academic Journals on Nature.com.

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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.

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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 contact oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance or contact your library.