I. Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read & Publish FAQ
1. I'm a UGA author, and want to publish my work OA in a Cambridge journal, do I have to pay to publish?
No. UGA authors can publish in select CUP journals for free under the NERL/ CUP Read & Publish Agreement accordingly:
2. What types of works are eligible for submission under the CUP Read & Publish Agreement?
Original research article, case report, brief report, review or rapid communication.
3. Which CUP journals can I publish my work OA for free?
Any CUP journals that are GOLD (fully OA) or Hybrid (partially OA content). See link for current list of journals below.
4. Does CUP require me to publish my work under a specific Creative Commons license?
No. CUP allows you to choose your Creative Commons license. The choices are CC-BY, CC-BY-NC-SA, and CC-BY-NC-ND.
5. Can I convert a prior work I published with CUP into OA?
Yes, provided your work was published during the term of this Agreement (January 1, 2022-December 31, 2024); you request to covert your work within the same year that it was initially published. Only the corresponding author can make that request and do so through the Payment Processing Software.
6. Is there a limit to the number of works I can submit for OA publication during the terms of this Agreement?
No. The number of works is uncapped as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
7. I am a UGA graduate student, is eligibility to publish OA under this Agreement limited to faculty?
No. Eligibility is based on UGA affiliation not status.
8. Is there a limit on the number of publications from UGA can be published OA during the terms of this Agreement?
No. The number of publications is uncapped for the term of this Agreement.