MDPI, a leading open-access publisher, has announced the renewal of its national agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt). Through MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), 36 institutions will receive discounts on Article Processing Charges (APCs) across MDPI’s portfolio of more than 460 journals. The renewed agreement will remain in effect for one year.
Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is the latest institution to benefit from the agreement, joining existing partners such as the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, University of Bergen, University of Oslo, and Norwegian School of Sport Science. This expansion highlights the growing collaboration between MDPI and leading Norwegian institutions, fostering stronger open-access networks at a national level and reinforcing their commitment to open science.
Institutions that utilize centralized funding will also be eligible for higher APC discounts, further lowering publishing costs and supporting more sustainable open access strategies. This approach encourages efficient fund management and maximizes the value of institutional investments in open science, positioning Norway as a leader in accessible, world-class research.
“As strong advocates for open access, we are proud to continue our collaboration with Sikt,” says Becky Castellon, institutional partnerships manager at MDPI. “This renewal affirms our shared commitment to supporting Norwegian scholars, ensuring their research reaches a wide audience. More than that, it reinforces Norway’s aims to provide open access to all publicly funded research. In 2023, 84% of Norwegian research outputs were published in open access. We welcome the opportunity to drive this transition to full open access, underscored by growing momentum for open science in Europe and beyond.”
