JMIR Publications is pleased to offer a limited number of Article Processing Fee (APF) waivers to support early-career researchers who have completed their PhD or doctorate within the past five years. We understand that career paths vary and will consider career breaks due to family responsibilities, medical leave, or other extenuating circumstances.
Eligibility:
To apply, you must be an early-career researcher who has completed a PhD or doctorate within the past five years. We welcome applications from eligible researchers interested in publishing in the following JMIR Publications’ journals:
Application Instructions:
To apply for this award, eligible candidates must submit information about their research program along with a completed manuscript. Only original research articles that align with the scope of eligible JMIR Publications’ journals will be considered. The early-career researcher must be listed as the senior or corresponding author on the manuscript.
Application Period:
May 1, 2025 to July 30, 2025
Selection Process:
Priority will be given to manuscripts that align with the journals' scope and demonstrate scientific rigor and innovation. A jury of JMIR Publications’ editors will review all applications. If selected for the award, you will be required to formally submit your manuscript for consideration.
All manuscripts submitted will undergo JMIR Publications' standard peer-review process.
Selection for the waiver does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, and the APF waiver is non-transferable.
Please carefully review the eligibility criteria outlined in the application form. Applications that do not meet these criteria will be rejected. Successful applicants will receive a promo code for a full APF waiver for publication.
Please note that once the application form has been submitted, no edits or resubmissions will be accepted. Only one submission per applicant is allowed, and all information must be final at the time of submission.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team at support@jmir.org.
Decision Timeline:
May 1, 2025: Applications open
July 15, 2025: Application deadline
July 30, 2025: Shortlisting
August 30, 2025: Jury Review
September 15, 2025: Notification of Award
December 30, 2025: Final Submission Deadline
For more information and to apply, please visit the JMIR Publications Early Career Researcher Award page.