In a positive step forward for Open Access publishing in Switzerland, MDPI, the country’s largest fully Open Access publisher, has today announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries. Through the agreement, 22 institutions will receive partner benefits under MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), including substantial discounts on article processing charges (APCs).

Among the institutions participating in the agreement are ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne, along with 20 other leading institutions, further strengthening the reach and impact of this initiative. As of 2024, more than 19,000 research articles affiliated with Swiss Institutions have been published by MDPI and indexed in Web of Science. By reducing logistical barriers and improving accessibility, MDPI reinforces its commitment to ensuring Swiss research remains at the forefront of global knowledge exchange.

"Renewing our partnership with CSAL reflects the trust and collaboration we've cultivated with academic institutions across Switzerland," said Adrian Stefan Zamfir, Institutional Partnerships Manager for the DACH region at MDPI. "We're proud to foster international partnerships that help drive the Open Access movement, empowering researchers to advance knowledge sharing and accessibility at a global scale."

Further details about the agreement are available here.

About CSAL

The Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries obtains licenses for scientific resources (electronic journals, eBooks, and databases). It offers a broad range of services and supports the efforts to establish a national open access strategy. It therefore plays an instrumental role in guaranteeing the quality and competitiveness of Switzerland as a university and research hub.

About MDPI

Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is an Open Access publisher with a portfolio of more than 440 journals across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over 3.7 million researchers, collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe.

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