Open Access Publishing at URMC: Public Library of Science (PLOS)

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• Publisher website: https://plos.org/
• Journals: All PLOS Journals, with exception of PLOS Mental Health, their brand new journal.
• Criteria for participation: UR-affiliated corresponding author.
• Description: University-wide agreement with unlimited publications. CC-BY license.
• Guidance for authors: PLOS workflow follows two different pathways depending on the journal you have selected to submit your article. Independently of the pathway, there are no fees for authors, the agreement with the library covers all PLOS journals, with exception of PLOS Mental Health.
  • Submissions instructions for PLOS Biology, PLOS Medicine & PLOS Sustainability and Transformation (Click Link for Detailed Instructions)

    1. Login as an author.

    2. Complete your submission.

    3. You will see a “Fee Quote” page summarizing what you will pay if accepted.

    4. At time of acceptance, author will be prompted via the RightsLink platform to complete his acceptance.

    5. The library will receive an “APC support” request to approve.

  • Submissions instructions for PLOS ONE, PLOS Computational Biology, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Digital Health, PLOS Water, PLOS Climate, and PLOS Global Public Health:  (Click Link for Detailed Instructions)

    1. Login as an author from the Editorial Manager for the selected journal.

    2. Indicate what kind of manuscript you’re submitting. Progress-bar navigation will appear that allows you to jump to any part of the submission process.

    3. Jump to “Additional Information” in the navigation bar →

    4. Scroll to “Publication Fees” →

    5. Answer with 2nd Radio Button: My institution will full or partially pay →

    6. Select institution name from drop down

• Period: Since 01/01/2022. Renewed until 12/31/2025 [manuscript acceptance date]