Authors using government research funding or university consortium funding may be required to publish in OA journals. In addition, authors may choose to publish open access to gain the largest possible audience for their innovative practical, applied, and theoretical research.
Similar to most gold open access publications, IEEE open access articles are supported by article processing charges (APCs), rather than through subscriptions. APCs may be paid by the author, the author’s institution, or a funding agency.
APC pricing for the various open access options available from IEEE are listed below.
For details on APC pricing related to IEEE institutional open access agreements, please see your institution’s administrator.
IEEE Article Processing Charges
- For the majority of IEEE’s fully open access journals, the article processing charge is $1,950 USD. Some exceptions apply for certain titles, see individual journal author instructions for specific details.
- For IEEE Access, the article processing charge is $1,950 USD.
- For hybrid journals, the article processing charge is $2,345 USD. Please note that some journals charge additional fees (e.g. overlength and color page charges). See individual journal author instructions for specific details.
- For the majority of IEEE magazines offering open access, the article processing charge is $2,995 USD. Some exceptions apply for certain titles, see individual magazine author instructions for specific details.
- For all other existing IEEE open access publications, please check the individual journal’s author instructions for specific details.
- APCs are based on the article submission date to the IEEE publication.
- Local taxes will also be added if applicable.
Please note that the following updated APC rates apply to any articles submitted after 1 January 2024:
For the majority of IEEE’s fully open access journals, the article processing fee will be $1,995 USD. Some exceptions apply for certain titles, see individual journal author instructions for specific details.
For hybrid journals, the article processing charge will be $2,495 USD. Please note that some journals charge additional fees (e.g. overlength and color page charges). See individual journal author instructions for specific details.
For the majority of IEEE magazines offering open access, the article processing fee will be $2,995 USD. Some exceptions apply for certain titles, see individual magazine author instructions for specific details.
Member Discounts
- Members of IEEE societies or councils are eligible to receive a 20% discount on APCs.
- IEEE members who are not members of individual IEEE societies or councils are eligible to receive a 5% discount on APCs.
Discounts do not apply to undergraduate and graduate students. Discounts cannot be combined or applied to any other fees such as overlength or color page charges.