Using the Read & Publish contracts of the Uni Basel to publish cost-free

Part of the series "Coffee Lectures Health & Science" | Spring Semester 2026

This coffee lecture explains how researchers at the University of Basel can use existing Read & Publish agreements to publish Open Access without individual article processing charges. It provides a practical overview of how these contracts work, which publishers are covered, eligibility criteria, common pitfalls, and how to ensure correct affiliation and submission workflows. The session aims to enable researchers to strategically use institutional agreements, increase the visibility of their work, and avoid unnecessary publication costs.