Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Transparent pricing, funding pathways, and value delivered by the Journal of Cancer Genetics and Biomarkers.
Your Investment in Open, High-Impact Oncology Publishing
JCGB publishes all accepted articles under CC BY 4.0, making your research immediately accessible to global clinicians, data scientists, patient advocates, and policy makers. The Article Processing Charge sustains professional peer review, editorial production, open access infrastructure, and long-term preservation. This page explains what the APC covers, payment options, waivers, and how JCGB partners with authors to maximise every dollar invested.
The APC funds every stage of the publishing lifecycle. JCGB reinvests fees into quality assurance, technology, and community outreach.
Editorial & Peer Review
- Editorial triage by cancer genetics specialists
- Reviewer coordination, honoraria, and training
- Plagiarism screening (iThenticate) and integrity checks
Production & Technology
- Professional copyediting, typesetting, and layout
- HTML, PDF, and XML versions optimised for accessibility
- Digital preservation, DOI registration, and indexing pipelines (Crossref, PubMed)
Visibility & Impact
- Press releases, social media campaigns, and multimedia assets
- Conference partnerships and webinar programming
- Analytics dashboards tracking citations, downloads, and altmetrics
Infrastructure & Support
- Secure ManuscriptZone submission system
- Dedicated editorial coordinators and data editors
- Community programs for mentorship, reviewer recognition, and equity initiatives
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | $2,199 USD | Applies to all article types (research, review, case reports, methods, perspectives) |
| Submission Fee | $0 | JCGB does not charge submission or review fees |
| Waiver / Discount | Up to 25% | Available through Waiver Program 2025 for eligible authors |
| Special Issue Incentives | Negotiated | Guest editors may offer discounts for invited manuscripts |
| Membership Credit | Varies | Institutional and consortium memberships provide APC credits |
JCGB’s Waiver Program supports authors with limited funding while maintaining rigorous standards. Discounts are evaluated case-by-case.
- Up to 25%: Corresponding authors based in low- and middle-income countries (World Bank classification)
- Up to 20%: Early-career principal investigators (≤5 years since terminal degree) submitting independent work
- Up to 15%: Multi-institution consortia contributing open datasets, code packages, or community resources
- Automatic consideration: Reviewers with demonstrated service to JCGB may receive APC credits
To apply, include a brief statement in your cover letter or email [email protected] after submission. Provide funding status, institutional affiliations, and justification (≤200 words). Decisions are communicated with the acceptance letter.
Frequent contributors and research networks can streamline budgeting through JCGB memberships.
Individual Membership
- Covers one APC per year
- Priority peer-review scheduling
- Editorial coaching session for early-career investigators
Institutional Membership
- Bundled APC credits (5, 10, or 20 articles)
- Centralised invoicing and reporting
- Custom webinars for faculty and trainees
Consortium Agreements
- Tailored packages for cancer centers or collaborative grants
- Co-branded outreach and special issue opportunities
- Shared analytics dashboards tracking publication impact
Learn more on the JCGB Membership page or email [email protected] to design a package.
- Invoices are sent to the corresponding author or designated finance contact via email.
- Accepted payment methods: major credit cards, bank transfers, and institutional purchase orders.
- Payment is due within 30 days of invoice issuance unless otherwise agreed.
- Receipts and tax-compliant documentation provided upon payment.
- Language quality check and formatting adjustments aligned with JCGB style
- Figure optimisation for online and print clarity
- Crossref’s Similarity Check and editorial integrity review
- Deposit to indexing services (Crossref, Google Scholar, BASE) and metadata syndication
- Optional press release and social media support
- Metrics package after 3, 6, and 12 months summarising impact
| Stage | Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Notification | Day 0 | Editor informs authors; waiver decisions confirmed |
| Invoice Issued | Within 2 business days | Billing details verified; payment instructions sent |
| Payment Processing | 0–30 days | Authors arrange payment; receipts provided |
| Production Begins | Upon payment confirmation | Copyediting, typesetting, and proofing start |
| Publication | Typically within 10 days post-payment | Article released open access with DOI and promotion |
Grant Budgeting
Include APC line items in grant proposals. JCGB can supply letters of support detailing costs and compliance with funder policies.
Institutional Support
Engage library open-access funds, departmental research budgets, or philanthropic contributions earmarked for publication costs.
Consortium Sharing
Large collaborative projects often split APCs among participating institutions based on contribution levels.
- Currency: Invoices are issued in USD. Conversion fees are borne by the payer.
- Tax: JCGB invoices exclude VAT/GST. Provide tax exemption certificates if required.
- Delayed Payment: Notify JCGB if processing exceeds 30 days. We can coordinate with finance offices to avoid publication delays.
- Refunds: APCs are non-refundable once production begins, except in cases of publisher error.
NIH-Funded Consortium
A U.S.-based multi-institutional project allocates APCs within its U54 grant. JCGB provides pro forma invoices and W-9 forms; costs are shared across partner institutions via internal transfers.
European Horizon Europe Project
Authors budget APCs in the Open Science work package. JCGB supplies documentation confirming CC BY compliance and uploads metadata to OpenAIRE for automatic reporting.
LMIC Academic Hospital
A cancer centre in Kenya secures a 25% waiver and pays the remainder via philanthropic support. JCGB collaborates with the foundation to highlight the resulting publication.
Industry-Academic Partnership
A biotech sponsor co-authors a biomarker validation study with university researchers. The APC is covered by the sponsor’s publication fund, and conflict-of-interest disclosures clarify the financial relationship.
Is there a discount for reviewers?
Active reviewers with high-quality reports may receive APC credits or waiver prioritisation. Contact the editorial office before payment.
What if my institution has payment restrictions?
JCGB can complete vendor onboarding forms, provide W-9/W-8BEN-E documentation, and accept purchase orders. Email [email protected] with requirements.
Can I pay in instalments?
In exceptional cases, instalment plans (up to 60 days) can be arranged. Discuss with the editorial office upon acceptance.
Is the APC waived if the article is rejected?
No APC is charged for rejected manuscripts—only published articles incur fees.
Waiver Program 2025
Check eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application steps.
View Waiver DetailsMembership Options
Explore individual and institutional membership plans covering multiple APCs.
Review MembershipsLanguage Editing Service
Invest in professional editing to strengthen acceptance odds.
Explore ServicesQuestions About APCs?
Contact the JCGB team for customised invoices, waiver assessments, or membership enquiries.
If your organisation is exploring transformative agreements or sector-wide publishing partnerships, the JCGB business development team can advise on cost modelling and impact measurement. We collaborate with libraries, cancer networks, and philanthropic alliances to design sustainable open access strategies tailored to oncology research.
Last updated: September 2025. APC policies may be refined to reflect changes in operational costs, currency fluctuations, or open-access regulations. Updates will be posted on this page.
