Discounts for Article Publication

Academic Publishing Opportunities in 2026

We invite MRU scholars and researchers to take advantage of the opportunity to publish in hybrid and open access journals of international publishers—free of charge or with article processing charge (APC) discounts.

What is an APC?
APC (Article Processing Charge) is a fee charged by publishers for publishing open access articles in order to cover peer review, editing, and other publishing costs.

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Emerald Insight

• In 2026, authors from our institution may publish free of charge in Emerald Publishing hybrid journals.
• The total quota for Lithuania (all institutions subscribing to the Emerald database) is 15 free articles in 2026.
• Important: the first come, first served principle applies.
• Browse the list of journals here
• Guidance for authors

Oxford University Press (OUP)

• In 2026, authors from our institution may publish 3 articles free of charge in selected OUP hybrid and open access journals.
• The total quota for Lithuania (institutions subscribing to the Oxford Academic database) is 15 articles in 2026.
• Important: the first come, first served principle applies.
• Browse the list of journals here
• Guidance for authors

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

• In 2026, authors from our institution may publish without limitation in CUP open access and hybrid journals.
• Browse the list of journals here
• Guidance for authors

SAGE Journals

• In 2026, authors from our institution may publish without limitation in SAGE hybrid journals.
• Browse the list of journals here
• Guidance for authors

Taylor & Francis Online

• In 2026, authors from our institution are entitled to publish in Gold Open Access Taylor & Francis journals with a 50% discount on the APC.
• Browse the list of journals here
• Guidance for authors

EIFL APC Discounts for Lithuanian Authors

Each year, the non-profit organization EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) publishes an updated list of publishers offering APC discounts to Lithuanian authors.

Important: discounts apply only to authors from institutions that are EIFL partners.

• Browse available EIFL APC discounts for 2026 here
• The EIFL journal list for Lithuanian researchers is available here

 Important Information for Authors

• When submitting an article to journals covered by OUP, CUP, Emerald, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, and EIFL agreements, always use your official MRU email address (@mruni.eu or @stud.mruni.eu). This allows publishers to recognize your eligibility for APC discounts.
• Before submitting an article, carefully review the requirements of the selected journal (e.g., abstract length, structure, etc.).
• See the remaining national quotas for Lithuania in 2026 here
• If you do not yet have an official MRU email address or need help activating it, more information is available here