Question 1

What types of costs relating to the publication of book chapters are covered by the SNSF within the framework of its OA policy?

SNF · Accepted Answer

The SNSF awards so-called book chapter processing charges (BCPCs) to cover the publication costs of chapters in an OA anthology. The chapters must be peer-reviewed and published in an anthology that was put together by an editor or an editorial team. The SNSF only awards BCPCs for book chapters that appear in an anthology that is freely accessible in its entirety (Gold OA). During the transition period between 1 October 2018 and 31 December 2020, BCPCs may be requested even if the book chapter is published in an anthology that is not openly accessible immediately without any restrictions or charges. Applications have to be submitted via mySNF.

Question 2

What types of costs relating to the publication of book chapters are covered by the SNSF within the framework of its OA policy?

SNF · Accepted Answer

The SNSF awards so-called book chapter processing charges (BCPCs) to cover the publication costs of chapters in an OA anthology. The chapters must be peer-reviewed and published in an anthology that was put together by an editor or an editorial team. The SNSF only awards BCPCs for book chapters that appear in an anthology that is freely accessible in its entirety (Gold OA). During the transition period between 1 October 2018 and 31 December 2020, BCPCs may be requested even if the book chapter is published in an anthology that is not openly accessible immediately without any restrictions or charges. Applications have to be submitted via mySNF.