--- title: Explore the Benefits of an Institutional Partnership description: Explore The Benefits of a JMIR Publications Institutional Partnership image: https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/IPF%20Blog%20post%20header%20v2.png --- [![JMIR Publications logo](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_original.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_original.png "JMIR Publications logo")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu [Open Access](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/open-access) [Libraries](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/libraries) # Explore the Benefits of an Institutional Partnership [Michael Byer, Institutional Partnerships Lead](https://blog.jmir.org/author/michael-byer-institutional-partnerships-lead) Published Date: 16 October 2025 10:39 a.m. [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.jmir.org/the-benefits-of-leveraging-an-institutional-partnership) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.jmir.org/the-benefits-of-leveraging-an-institutional-partnership) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.jmir.org/the-benefits-of-leveraging-an-institutional-partnership) ![Explore The Benefits of a JMIR Publications Institutional Partnership](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/IPF%20Blog%20post%20header%20v2.png) At JMIR Publications, we believe in making open access (OA) publishing as seamless and accessible as possible. That's why we're proud to partner with institutions like ZB MED to implement transformative publishing agreements that benefit the entire research community. Recently, we hosted a webinar focused on the success of these Flat Fee Unlimited OA Publishing Partnerships, designed to show how they can enhance research support efforts on your campus. For those who registered but couldn't attend—or anyone interested in the future of OA—the insights shared demonstrate a clear path forward. You can view the presentation slides to get a detailed overview of the agreement and its benefits: ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 1](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%201.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%201.jpg) **The OA Solution is Here!**  Dive into the success story of JMIR's Flat Fee Unlimited OA Partnerships. Our presentation slides detail how we're removing financial barriers and making Open Access simpler for institutions and their researchers. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 2](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%202.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%202.jpg) Open Access Publishing: Free to read and reuse, it boosts audience and discovery. ​ While Article Processing Charges fund quality publishing, they pose financial and administrative barriers. ​ Institutional support to remove APCs fosters equity, visibility, and impact. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 3 v2](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%203%20v2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%203%20v2.jpg) JMIR Publications is a pioneer in open access since 1999, specializing in leading digital health journals with a high impact factor. ​ JMIR emphasizes their commitment to quality and being author-focused. ​ ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 4](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%204.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%204.jpg) Open Access publishing has been demonstrated to increase the visibility and impact of research. JMIR's more than 30 journals include many high impact titles, notably *JMIR Aging* and *JMIR Medical Education* are the top journals in their categories. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 5](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%205.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%205.jpg) JMIR Publications has been experiencing increased growth and engagement from around the world: In 2023, contributors from 2,690 organizations across 104 countries participated published with JMIR.​ In 2024, over 4 million articles were read, with website visitors from 236 locations and submissions from 118 countries. ​In 2025, JMIR is projecting to publish 6,500 articles.​ ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 7](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%207.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%207.jpg) The **Institutional Publishing Fee** is a flexible, transparent, and streamlined administrative model designed to eliminate financial obstacles, expand choice of publishing venue, and ensure compliance with open access mandates. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 8](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%208.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%208.jpg) Additional benefits include the **Full Partner Listing**, the **Author Stories Program**, and the **Institution Highlights Page**. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 9](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%209.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%209.jpg) This **JISC UK case study** found that **output consistently exceeded expectations**, resulting in the majority of **JMIR articles from UK Authors** now being published **APC-free** (Article Processing Charge-free). ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnership page 6 v2](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnership%20page%206%20v2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnership%20page%206%20v2.jpg) For our partners, Mike Byer, JMIR's Institutional Partnership Lead, is the first point of contact for inquiries about opportunity. During the agreement, you will also meet Natalia March, our Author Experience Manager, and Monisha Swaminathan, a Senior Production Editor who manages article eligibility. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 11](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2011.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2011.jpg) **Author Resources** include the **Author Hub**, an **Institution-specific FAQ page**, and an **Author Dashboard**. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 12 v2](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2012%20v2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2012%20v2.jpg) The **JMIR Publications submission process** is designed to be **easy to follow**, providing authors with a clear and structured path from initial submission to final decision. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 13](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2013.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2013.jpg) **JMIR Publications** is easy to work with because its streamlined **eligibility determination process** quickly identifies qualified articles using criteria such as a **Cover-letter**, **Corresponding Author Affiliation**, **Corresponding Author Email domain**, and **ROR**, with final confirmation from the **Institutional Contact**. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnerships page 14](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2014.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnerships%20page%2014.jpg) **JMIR** provides institutional partners with a **Library Dashboard**, which is a **custom Power BI report** that offers **up-to-date publication activity** data. ![JMIR Publications Institutional Partnership page 15](https://19668141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/19668141/hubfs/00%20Business%20Development/2025%20IPF%20Presentation/JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnership%20page%2015.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=JMIR%20Publications%20Institutional%20Partnership%20page%2015.jpg) To learn more, please **reach out to our Institutional Partnerships Lead, Mike Byer**. There's lots of other ways to stay connected with JMIR Publications. ![](//7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528302/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/slider-light-image.jpg) Removing Obstacles, Exceeding Expectations Our flat fee partnership model is built on a simple commitment: to expand open access publishing opportunities by removing financial and administrative obstacles. We spent some time in the webinar discussing the Jisc UK library agreements and how successful they've become. These partnerships haven't just met expectations; they've exceeded them, greatly improving the Open Access publishing experience for UK researchers. By pre-paying publication fees through a single annual agreement, we eliminate the per-article fee process, making it easier for researchers to publish in JMIR's high-impact journals without dealing with transactional payments. Learn More and Get Started We are dedicated to successfully advancing OA publishing goals with our partners. If you are part of a library or institution and want to learn more about the specific offer available for your organization, we encourage you to explore how a partnership with JMIR can benefit your researchers. --- To download a copy of the JMIR Publications Institutional Partnership presentation complete this short form. ---   If you would like to discuss a customized agreement for your institution, please don't hesitate to reach out or schedule a meeting with me, Mike Byer at [michael.byer@jmir.org](mailto:michael.byer@jmir.org)   ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![5 Publishing Roadblocks (and How to Fix Them) featuring a picture of Jane Kelly](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/2026%20withdrawal%20data%20blog%20(3).png)](https://blog.jmir.org/dont-press-withdraw-5-ways-to-navigate-the-peer-review-journey-with-jmir) [Peer Review](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/peer-review) [Early Career Researcher](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/early-career-researcher) ### [5 Publishing Roadblocks (and How to Fix Them)](https://blog.jmir.org/dont-press-withdraw-5-ways-to-navigate-the-peer-review-journey-with-jmir) Struggling with a tough submission? 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