APC discount offer for Researchers in India

The discount program for India-based researchers has ended as of April 8, 2025. We are no longer accepting new discount code requests.

Existing discount code holders can continue to utilize their unused codes as per the Terms and Conditions below and no further action is required.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the research community in India for their overwhelming interest in this program.

The benefits of publishing open access can include

  • Increased citation and usage
  • Wider collaboration
  • Faster impact 
  • Greater public engagement

Terms and Conditions

Springer Nature Open Access Article Processing Charge Discount offer for India

  • This offer is only available to corresponding authors currently residing in India.
  • The discount code is valid through 31st December 2025. After this date, it will no longer be accepted.
  • The Article Processing Charge (APC) discount only applies to open access (OA) articles published in selected fully oa journals published by Springer Nature. See the full list of journals included.
  • The discount level is applied to the full list price APC.
  • This discount cannot be combined with any other Springer Nature APC discount offer.
  • The discount must be applied after acceptance, using a unique code that will be emailed to you.
  • For further information about this offer, please contact ORsupport@springernature.com
  • Springer Nature reserves the right to adjust or remove this offer at any time.