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About The Company of Biologists

The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community.

We are run by distinguished practising scientists. We exist to profit science, not shareholders. We inspire new thinking and support the community of biologists.

The focus of our activities is:

  • publishing leading peer-reviewed journals
  • facilitating scientific meetings and communities
  • providing travel grants for young researchers
  • supporting and funding research societies

Fee-free Open Access publishing for researchers in developing and transition economy countries

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From Albania to Zimbabwe, researchers in 30 developing and transition economy countries can benefit from fee-free Open Access publishing in The Company of Biologists’ hybrid journals until 31 December 2026 following a Read & Publish agreement with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL).

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