Open access agreement for Colombia

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within Consorcio Colombia, the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access (OA) with fees covered by your institution.

More than 60 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between and Consorcio Colombia, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with these institutions are eligible to publish their articles open access with fees covered. The agreement includes more than 2,200 hybrid journals across the portfolio (Springer, Adis, Palgrave and Academic Journals). In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer, Adis, Palgrave and Academic Journals subscription journal content. 

Established by Consorcio Colombia, this agreement will run through 31 December 2024.

*Acting as main contact for correspondence after editorial acceptance.

Learn more about your eligibility

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Participating institutions

A

  • Agrosavia

C

  • Colegio Mayor de Antioquia
  • Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario


  • Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

F

  • Fundación Universitaria Agraria De Colombia
  • Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina



  • Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz

I

  • Instituto Amazónico de Investigaciones Científicas
  • Instituto Nacional de Cancerología

I (continued)

  • Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano

P

  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

U

  • Unidad Central Del Valle Del Cauca
  • Universidad Antonio Nariño
  • Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga - UNAB
  • Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
  • Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
  • Universidad CES
  • Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
  • Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
  • Universidad de Antioquia
  • Universidad de Caldas
  • Universidad de Cartagena
  • Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales - UDCA
  • Universidad de Ibagué
  • Universidad de la Amazonia
  • Universidad de la Costa


  • Universidad de la Guajira
  • Universidad de la Sabana
  • Universidad de La Salle
  • Universidad de los Andes
  • Universidad de Los Llanos
  • Universidad de Manizales
  • Universidad de Medellín
  • Universidad de Pamplona
  • Universidad de San Buenaventura
  • Universidad del Cauca
  • Universidad del Magdalena
  • Universidad del Norte
  • Universidad del Quindío
  • Universidad del Sinú - Elías Bechara Zainum - UNISINÚ
  • Universidad del Tolima
  • Universidad del Valle
  • Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
  • Universidad Eafit
  • Universidad EAN


  • Universidad EIA
  • Universidad El Bosque
  • Universidad Externado de Colombia
  • Universidad ICESI
  • Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Universidad La Gran Colombia
  • Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
  • Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
  • Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
  • Universidad Santiago de Cali
  • Universidad Santo Tomás
  • Universidad Simón Bolívar
  • Universidad Surcolombiana
  • Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar
  • Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

Check the list of hybrid journals that are included in the agreement.

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FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts. 

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process. 

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

There are three ways we can recognise your eligibility for open access publication through this agreement.

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Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation. If you are eligible, your institution will complete the approval process without causing any delays to the manuscript publication process.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

The approval manager of Consorcio Colombia will send your request to your institution. Your institution will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type, and journal name.

Once your article is approved by your institution, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

How do I know if my article is eligible?

If your article has the structure of a standard article and contains original research, it should be eligible. This will be confirmed by your institution.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

  • Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
  • Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
  • Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
  • Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

Who can I contact for more information? 

Please email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.

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