JMIR Publications Announces Expansion of Members Subscribed to Jisc

(Toronto, September 18, 2025) JMIR Publications, a leading open-access digital health research publisher, and Jisc, the United Kingdom's not-for-profit organization providing digital services for research and education, are pleased to announce a significant expansion of their Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Partnership. Effective August 1, 2025, 6 new research institutions – the University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, University of Leeds, University of Southampton, and University of Warwick – have joined this collaborative agreement.

For researchers affiliated with participating institutions, the flat-fee agreement eliminates Article Processing Charges (APCs), simplifying the publication process and removing financial barriers to open access publishing in JMIR’s portfolio of over 30 Gold Open Access journals.

With these new additions, a total of 22 Jisc-member institutions in the UK are now part of the partnership, with 9 joining in 2025 alone. This partnership, which offers a simple and fair model for funding open access publishing, has enabled nearly half of all articles by UK authors in JMIR journals to be published without an APC since 2022, demonstrating a tangible impact on open research dissemination. As an independent open access publisher, JMIR is dedicated to making publishing more beneficial for researchers, ensuring their work reaches a wider audience without the barriers of traditional models. 

"This partnership will empower researchers at these institutions to share their findings broadly, driving greater impact in digital health and beyond," stated Dennis O’Brien, VP Communications and Partnerships at JMIR Publications. "We're proud to continue our collaboration with Jisc and welcome these new institutions to the partnership. We believe that as an independent open access publisher, JMIR offers a model that genuinely aligns with our core mission: to empower people through health research and technology."

Anna Vernon, Head of Research, Licensing at Jisc, added, "Our partnership with JMIR Publications supports our mission to help members publish and share their research openly. This agreement enables UK researchers to continue publishing in JMIR journals for a flat fee, contributing to a more open, equitable, and globally impactful research landscape for the UK."

Authors at participating institutions benefit from a simpler publishing process, allowing them to publish their research under open access licenses without concerns about individual APCs. This initiative directly contributes to creating an environment where research can flourish and contribute to global progress. The new partnerships are in effect as of August 1, 2025, and cover publishing in all JMIR Publications journals until July 31, 2026.

About Jisc

Jisc is the UK's not-for-profit organization providing digital services and solutions for research and education. Their vision is to lead the UK tertiary education, research, and innovation sectors to be pioneers in the use of digital technology and data, with a mission to harness the power of technology and data to transform how knowledge is shared, applied, and enhanced.

About JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research. To find out more about JMIR Publications, visit jmirpublications.com or connect with them on Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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