Article Processing Charges
Transparent open access publishing for wildlife research.
Invest in Global Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife operates on an open access model with article processing charges covering peer review coordination, professional production, digital hosting, and permanent archiving. Your publication investment ensures wildlife research reaches conservationists, land managers, and policymakers worldwide without subscription barriers.
Standard Fees
Research Articles
Original Research & Methods- Standard APC: $1,200 USD
- Comprehensive peer review
- Professional copyediting
- XML/PDF production
- DOI registration
- Permanent archiving
Reviews & Perspectives
Invited & Submitted Reviews- Review APC: $800 USD
- Expert editorial handling
- Enhanced visibility features
- Social media promotion
- Collection inclusion
- Citation tracking
Fee Waivers & Discounts
We are committed to ensuring financial constraints do not prevent publication of quality wildlife research. Several waiver and discount programs support researchers with limited funding.
Low-Income Countries
Authors from World Bank low-income economies receive automatic 100% APC waiver. Lower-middle-income countries receive 50% discount upon request.
Institutional Hardship
Researchers at institutions without publication funding may request partial or full waivers. Decisions based on documented need and manuscript merit.
Member Discounts
Journal members receive 25% APC discount. Editorial board members receive 30% discount. Guest Editors receive waiver for personal contributions.
No Hidden Fees: Quoted APC covers all standard production costs including color figures, supplementary materials, and standard revisions. No submission fees, page charges, or surprise costs.
Payment Process
APCs are invoiced only after manuscript acceptance. No payment required during submission or peer review. Authors receive invoice with acceptance notification including payment instructions and deadline.
We accept credit card payments through secure online portal, bank wire transfers, and institutional purchase orders. Payment typically due within 30 days of acceptance. Contact editorial office for payment plan arrangements if needed.
Submit Your Wildlife Research
Advance conservation science through open access publication.
