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Open Access Publishing @ Wits: APC Fund for OA publications

This LibGuide provides useful information about Open Access at Wits including the Wits Article Processing Charge (APC) fund, as well as Transformative OA agreements that apply to Wits authors

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APC Fund Information Sheet and Application Form

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • It is the responsibility of the author(s) to ensure the journal is on the DHET-accredited list, before submitting an application for APC funding. 
  • Authors need to submit the published PDF version to the Research Office for DHET subsidy purposes in the year of publication. 
  • The deadline for submissions is 25 November, as the deadline for finance to process them is 30 November each year.  

Documents required for a refund:

  • Completed and signed application form by applicant and Faculty Business/Finance Manager (with correct Faculty-approved AKF account code (20 digit number). 
  • Publisher's letter of confirmation of publication, or if published already, the first page of the published paper
  • Publisher's invoice
  • Proof of payment in Rands