Open Access Fund Opens July 1, 2026

USU Libraries' Open Access Fund reopens July 1–10, 2026. Eligible faculty, students, and full-time employees can apply for up to 50% of Article Processing Charges—up to $1,500—for articles published in Gold Open Access journals. A transparent evaluation matrix guides award decisions. Recipients must deposit their published article in the USU Institutional Repository. Awards cannot cover page charges, color figure fees, or already-paid APCs. Visit the link for more information and to apply.