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Read & Publish: participating institutions

Over 1,000 institutions in 54 countries (see below) are participating in our Read & Publish Open Access initiative.

Fee-free Open Access publishing for corresponding authors: Depending on whether their institution has chosen a three- or five-journal package, corresponding authors can publish an uncapped number of Open Access research articles in our journals as follows, without paying an article processing charge (APC).

Unlimited access to journals and their archives: Unlimited access to our three transformative journals – Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology – and their archives dating back to 1853 is available to all institutions listed below.

Five journal package: our transformative journals (Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology) plus our fully Open Access journals (Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open)

Three journal package: our transformative journals (Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology)

We are also piloting variations of our standard Read & Publish model with the Max Planck Digital Library and the University of California.

Fee-free Open Access publishing for corresponding authors in developing and transition economy countries: Following our Read & Publish agreement with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL), corresponding authors in 33 countries can publish accepted research articles Open Access without paying an article processing charge (APC).

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Academy of Science of Albania
  • Agricultural University of Tirana
  • Luarasi University
  • Universiteti Mesdhetar i Shqipërisë (Mediterranean University of Albania)

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport
  • Brusov State University
  • Eurasia International University and Basic College
  • “Grigoris” Medical-Humanities College
  • Khachatur Abovian Armenian State Pedagogical University Foundation
  • M Nalbandian Shirak State University
  • National Library of Armenia
  • Northern University LLC
  • Ohanyan Education Complex
  • Russian-Armenian University
  • Shirakatsy Lyceum
  • UWC Dilijan College
  • Yerevan Municipality City Central Library
  • Yerevan State University Library

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our 2025 agreement with CAUL:

  • Australian National University, The
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Flinders University
  • Griffith University
  • James Cook University
  • La Trobe University
  • Macquarie University
  • Monash University
  • Murdoch University
  • RMIT University
  • University of Adelaide, The
  • University of Melbourne, The
  • University of Newcastle, The
  • University of New South Wales
  • University of Queensland, The
  • University of Sydney, The
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • University of Western Australia, The
  • University of Wollongong

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology (GMI); Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), and Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP)
  • Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria)
  • Medical University of Vienna
  • University of Graz
  • University of Salzburg
  • University of Vienna

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • Ghent University
  • KU Leuven
  • University of Antwerp
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Concordia University
  • Dalhousie University
  • McGill University
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Mount Royal University
  • Saint Mary’s University
  • Université de Sherbrooke
  • University of Alberta
  • University of New Brunswick
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • University of Victoria

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with OCUL:

  • Brock University
  • Carleton University
  • McMaster University
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Windsor
  • Western University
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
  • York University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with CAAS:

  • Agricultural Genomes Institute at Shenzhen
  • Agricultural Information Institute
  • Agro-Environmental Protection Institute of MARA
  • Biogas Institute of MARA
  • Biotechnology Research Institute
  • China National Rice Research Institute
  • Harbin Veterinary Research Institute
  • Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development
  • Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning
  • Institute of Animal Sciences
  • Institute of Apicultural Research
  • Institute of Bast Fiber Crops
  • Institute of Cotton Research
  • Institute of Crop Sciences
  • Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture
  • Institute of Farmland Irrigation
  • Institute of Feed Research
  • Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of MARA
  • Institute of Food Science and Technology
  • Institute of Grassland Research
  • Institute of Plant Protection
  • Insitute of Pomology
  • Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products
  • Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences
  • Institute of Tobacco Research
  • Institute of Urban Agriculture
  • Institute of Vegetables and Flowers
  • Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaeutical Sciences
  • Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute
  • Nanjing Institute of Agricultural Mechanization of MARA
  • Oil Crops Research Institute
  • Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute
  • Tea Research Institute
  • Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute

Plus

  • China Agricultural Science and Technology Press Ltd

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with DRAA:

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
  • Fudan University
  • University Town Library of Shenzhen
  • WuHan University
  • Zhejiang University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • University of Cyprus

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Charles University
  • Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • University of Southern Denmark

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • University of Tartu

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating as part of our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Wollega University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • University of Jyväskylä
  • University of Oulu
  • University of Turku

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Grenoble

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Akaki Tsereteli State University
  • Alte University
  • Batumi Art Teaching University
  • Batumi Navigation Teaching University
  • Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
  • Batumi State Maritime Academy
  • British University in Georgia, The
  • Business and Technology University
  • Caucasus International University
  • Caucasus University
  • David Aghmashenebeli National Defence Academy
  • David Agmashenebeli University of Georgia
  • David Tvildiani Medical University
  • East European University
  • European University
  • Free Academy of Tbilisi
  • Georgian American University (GAU)
  • Georgian Aviation University
  • Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
  • Georgian International University
  • Georgian Patriarchate Saint Tbel Abuserisdze Teaching University
  • Georgian State Teaching University of Physical Education and Sport
  • Georgian Technical University
  • Gori State Teaching University
  • Guram Tavartkiladze Tbilisi Teaching University
  • Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
  • Ilia State University
  • International Black Sea University
  • International Teaching University of Management and Communication
  • International University of Tbilisi
  • Kutaisi International University
  • LTD East-West Teaching University
  • LTD Kutaisi University
  • National University of Georgia (SEU)
  • New Higher Education Institute
  • New Vision University (NVU)
  • Patriarchate of Georgia Saint King Tamar University
  • Samtskhe-Javakheti State Teaching University
  • Shota Meskhia Zugdidi State Teaching University
  • Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University
  • Sokhumi State University
  • St. Andrews Patriarchate Georgian University
  • Tbilisi Humanitarian Teaching University
  • TSU National Science Library

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences

  • SLUB Dresden
  • Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg
  • Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
  • Bielefeld University
  • Free University of Berlin
  • Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg
  • Friedrich Schiller University Jena
  • German Cancer Research Center
  • Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Hannover Medical School
  • Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • Kiel University
  • Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology
  • Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research
  • Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry Halle
  • Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK)
  • Leipzig University
  • Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
  • Osnabrück University
  • Philipps University of Marburg
  • Ruhr Universität Bochum
  • RWTH Aachen University
  • Saarland University
  • Technical University of Munich
  • Ulm University
  • University of Cologne/Medical Department; Department of Biology/Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science of the University of Cologne
  • University of Duisburg-Essen
  • University of Hohenheim
  • University of Muenster
  • University of Potsdam
  • University of Regensburg
  • University of Rostock
  • University of Stuttgart
  • University of Wurzburg
  • ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Entrance University College of Health Science
  • University of Cape Coast

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with JULAC:

  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong, The
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The
  • University of Hong Kong, The

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Biological Research Centre – Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre
  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • National Centre for Biological Sciences-TIFR (NCBS, Bangalore)
  • National Institute of Immunology (NII)
  • National Institute of Plant Genome Research – NIPGR
  • National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with IISER:

  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Bhopal)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with IReL:

  • Dublin City University
  • Higher Education Authority
  • Maynooth University
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Science Foundation Ireland
  • Technological University Dublin
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Cork
  • University College Dublin
  • University of Galway
  • University of Limerick

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with MALMAD:

  • Bar-Ilan University
  • Ben Gurion University
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Israel Institute of Technology
  • Tel Aviv University
  • University of Haifa
  • Weizmann Institute of Science

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Rome
  • Fondazione Human Technopole
  • Ospedale San Raffaele
  • SISSA (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati)
  • University of Florence
  • University of Insubria
  • University of Padua
  • University of Trento
  • University of Verona

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • University of Milano-Bicocca

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Ehime University
  • Kanagawa University
  • Showa University

Institutions participating in our consortium agreement with JUSTICE:

  • Aichi Medical University
  • Chubu University
  • Fujita Health University
  • Hokkaido University
  • Iwate Medical University
  • Jikei University School of Medicine
  • Juntendo University
  • Kansai Medical University
  • Kyushu University
  • Matsumoto Dental University
  • Nagoya University
  • Nihon University
  • Nippon Dental University, The
  • Okayama University
  • Saitama Medical University
  • Shiga University of Medical Science
  • Sophia University
  • Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  • Tohoku University
  • Tokyo Dental College
  • Tokushima University
  • University of Hyogo

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology)

  • University of Tokyo

For the full list of participating institutions in Japan, please contact us.

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Africa International University
  • Aga Khan University
  • Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah
  • Boma International Hospitality College
  • Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
  • Great Lakes Regional University
  • Karatina University
  • Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
  • Kenya National Examinations Council, The
  • Kirinyaga University
  • Machakos University
  • Mama Ngina University College
  • Maseno University
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • National Defence College
  • Open University of Kenya
  • South Eastern Kenya University
  • Taita Taveta National Polytechnic (TTNP)
  • Taita Taveta University
  • Thakara University
  • Tom Mboya University
  • Wildlife Research and Training Institute

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Kyungpook National University

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with KESLI and KCUE:

  • Ajou University
  • Catholic University of Korea, The
  • Chosun University
  • Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST)
  • Ewha Womans University
  • Gyeongsang National University
  • Hanyang University
  • KAIST-Korea Advanced Inst of Science & Technology
  • KIST – Korea Institute of Science & Technology
  • Korea University
  • Kyung Hee University
  • Pohang University of Science & Technology
  • Pusan National University
  • Seoul National University
  • Sookmyung Women’s University
  • Sung Kyun Kwan University
  • Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology
  • University of Ulsan College of Medicine Asan Medical Library
  • Yonsei University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • National Health Training College
  • National University of Lesotho

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • African Bible College
  • Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
  • Malawi University of Science and Technology
  • Mzuzu University
  • University of Malawi

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • National Library

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Academy of Public Administration
  • Academy of Sciences of Moldova
  • Alecu Russo Bălţi State University (USARB)
  • Cahul State University Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu
  • Center for Continuous Electoral Training by the Central Electoral Commission of Republic of Moldova
  • Comrat State University
  • Free International University of Moldova (ULIM)
  • Information Society Development Institute
  • Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chisinău
  • Moldova State University
  • National Library of the Republic of Moldova
  • State University of Physical Education and Sport
  • Stefan cel Mare Academy
  • Trade Co-operative University of Moldova

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Yadanabon University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • University of Namibia

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Netherlands Cancer Institute, The
  • University of Amsterdam
  • University of Groningen
  • Utrecht University
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • Leiden University
  • Maastricht University
  • Radboud University
  • Wageningen University & Research Centre

Institutions participating in our 2025-2026 agreement with CAUL:

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Auckland University of Technology
  • Massey University
  • University of Auckland
  • University of Otago
  • Victoria University of Wellington

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Goce Delčev University of Štip
  • Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
  • University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Institute of Marine Research
  • Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
  • Norwegian University of Science & Technology
  • University of Oslo

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • University of Tromso

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Al-Quds University
  • An-Najah National University
  • Bethlehem University
  • Birzeit University
  • Hebron University
  • Palestine Ahliya University
  • Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM)

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Université Gaston Berger

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Nanyang Technological University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with SANLiC:

  • North-West University
  • Stellenbosch University
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Barcelona
  • Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC)
  • Universitat de Barcelona
  • Universidad de la Laguna
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra
  • University of Cadiz
  • University of Cantabria
  • University of Extremadura
  • University of Granada
  • University of Malaga
  • University of Navarra
  • University of Seville
  • University of Valladolid

Institutes and centres participating in our Read & Publish agreement with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) – see list of eligible institutes and centres

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our 2025-2027 agreement with the Bibsam Consortium:

  • Chalmers University of Technology
  • Karolinska Institutet
  • Linköpings University
  • Lund University
  • Stockholm University
  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
  • Umea University
  • University of Gothenburg

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • University of Basel
  • University of Geneva
  • University of Zurich

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • ETH Zurich

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Chang Gung University
  • National Health Research Institutes
  • National Taiwan University
  • National Tsing Hua University
  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
  • Tunghai University

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • Academia Sinica

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Aga Khan University
  • Dar es Salaam University College of Education
  • Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
  • Institute of Finance Management, The
  • Institute of Social Work
  • Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
  • Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo)
  • Mkwawa University College of Education
  • Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, The
  • Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
  • Open University of Tanzania, The
  • Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • State University of Zanzibar, The (SUZA)
  • Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
  • United African University of Tanzania, The

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Bilkent University
  • Boğaziçi University
  • Istanbul Teknik University
  • Sabanci University

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our Read & Publish agreement with EIFL:

  • Busitema University
  • Cavendish University
  • Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Institute – Mengo Hospital
  • Kampala International University
  • Kyambogo University
  • Makerere University
  • Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Mountains of the Moon University
  • Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Muni University
  • Ndejje University
  • St Ignatius University Kabale
  • Soroti University
  • Uganda Christian University
  • Uganda Martyrs University
  • University of the Sacred Heart Gulu
  • Victoria University Uganda

UK

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Babraham Institute
  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL-EBI) Hinxton

Institutions participating in our 2025-2026 agreement with Jisc

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Aberystwyth University
  • Bangor University
  • Cardiff University
  • Durham University
  • Francis Crick Institute
  • Imperial College London
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
  • NBI (Norwich Bioscience Institutes) Library
  • Newcastle University
  • Nottingham Trent University
  • Open University, The
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • Pirbright Institute
  • Queen’s University Belfast
  • Royal Veterinary College
  • St George’s University of London
  • Ulster University
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Bath
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Edinburgh, The
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Lincoln
  • University of Liverpool
  • University of Manchester, The
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Reading
  • University of Sheffield, The
  • University of Southampton
  • University of St Andrews
  • University of Stirling
  • University of Sussex
  • University of Warwick

Three-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science and Journal of Experimental Biology):

  • University College London
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Oxford
  • Wellcome Sanger Institute

USA

Consortium agreements

Five journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

Institutions participating in our 2022-2024 agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH Institutes

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • National Eye Institute (NEI)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
  • National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
  • National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  • National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
  • National Library of Medicine (NLM)

NIH Centers

  • NIH Clinical Center (CC)
  • Center for Information Technology (CIT)
  • Center for Scientific Review (CSR)
  • Fogarty International Center (FIC)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
  • National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Institutions participating in our 2024-2026 agreement with the University of California (Special terms apply – learn more)

  • UC Berkeley
  • UC Davis
  • UC Irvine
  • UCLA
  • UC Merced
  • UC Riverside
  • UC San Diego
  • UC San Francisco
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UC Santa Cruz

Agreements with individual institutions

Five-journal package (Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms, Biology Open):

  • Adelphi University
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • American University
  • Auburn University
  • Baylor University
  • Boise State University
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