Read and publish in RSC journals
Access to high quality research and leading journals is vital for scientists across the globe.
We’re working to ensure that scientists in Africa can access the information and resources needed to develop expertise and carry out crucial research.
1. All online RSC journals are available through Research4Life
As part of our commitment to supporting the chemical sciences around the globe, institutions in over 90 eligible countries have full access to our current journals, either free of charge or at low cost.
Research4Life is a partnership of the WHO, FAO, UNEP, WIPO and over 180 publishers. It aims to reduce the knowledge gap between high-income countries and low/middle-income countries by providing access to scientific research.
2. Full APC waiver available
Corresponding authors who are based in countries classified as Group A and Group B by Research4Life are eligible to apply for a full APC waiver for RSC Gold Open Access Journals.
3. Royal Society of Chemistry membership
Royal Society of Chemistry membership gives you free access to the following resources:
- RSC Journals Archive - more than 260,000 articles published between 1841 and 2007.
- A journal of your choice
- Article downloads - up to 20 articles or eBook chapters free of charge.
- The Virtual Library - offering free access a wide range of journals, books and databases covering the latest chemical science developments, from publishers including Springer and Wiley.