Article processing charges
Article Processing Charges (APCs) for Gold open access
Rates for new articles
| Criteria | Article Processing Charge | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | £1,560 + VAT | 0% |
| Author from institution subscribing to the BUP/Policy Press Full Collection or Mix & Match 5 Journal Package | £1,248 + VAT | 10% |
| Author from a Bristol University Press or Policy Press Journal Editorial Board | £1,248 + VAT | 20% |
| First author from country in High or Medium Human Development category of UN HDI. (Authors from countries in the Very High Human Development category do not qualify for this discount.) | £780 + VAT | 50% |
| First author from country in Low Human Development category of UN HDI | £0 | 100% |
Retroactive Gold open access
Articles which are 24 months old (based on first online publication date) can be made Gold open access for a reduced rate:
| Criteria | Article Processing Charge | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Standard retroactive APC | £520 + VAT | 0% |
| Author from institution subscribing to the BUP/Policy Press Full Collection or Mix & Match 5 Journal Package | £468 + VAT | 20% |
| Author from a Policy Press Journal Editorial Board | £416 + VAT | 20% |
| First author from country in High or Medium Human Development category of UN HDI. (Authors from countries in the Very High Human Development category do not qualify for this discount.) | £260 + VAT | 50% |
| First author from country in Low Human Development category of UN HDI | £0 | 100% |
Global Social Challenges Journal
Global Social Challenges Journal operates on a Gold open access basis. Until the end of June 2025, we are waiving compulsory Article Processing Charges (APCs) on all submissions. This means that authors are able to publish their articles and special collections free of charge. We do welcome voluntary contributions from those with funder support for Gold OA publishing. In this case, authors will either pay our full standard APC of £1,560+VAT, or contribute whatever funds they have available on a 'pay what you can' model.
If you have some funding to contribute but are unable to pay the full fee, contact the Managing Editor, Sarah Bird, to discuss your individual case.
Where the first author of an article comes from a low-income country, they will automatically qualify to publish free of charge, while other standard discounts will apply in high and middle-income countries. Submissions to our 'Interventions' section will not incur charges until further notice.
Open access queries related to the Global Social Challenges Journal should be sent to info@globalsocialchallenges.com