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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.

All online RSC journals are available through Research4Life

As part of our commitment to supporting the chemical sciences around the globe, institutions in over 100 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, ILO 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.

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.

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 - for professional members.
• Article downloads - up to 25 articles or eBook chapters free of charge.
• The Virtual Library - offering free access to a wide range of journals, books and databases covering the latest chemical science developments, from publishers including Springer and Wiley.
• APC Discount - 15% off our Article Processing Charge in RSC Open Access or Hybrid journals. 
• Special Interest Groups - Up to 5 free interest groups to connect with others in your discipline. 
• Training Discounts - Access approved training courses at special discounts for RSC members. 
• Access to grants - Get support to grow you research and meet future collaborators.