The NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research partners with Copernicus Publications to support open-access publishing

15 June 2026

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new institutional agreement with NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), supporting authors in publishing their research open access.

NCAR will cover 100% of the article processing charges (APC) for articles published in any Copernicus journal, provided that the corresponding author is affiliated with NCAR. The agreement applies to all manuscripts submitted from 1 January 2026 onward.

This partnership underscores NCAR's commitment to open-access publishing and supports its researchers in sharing their work widely and transparently. Where applicable, authors who meet the eligibility criteria automatically benefit from a reduced APC upon publication. No additional steps are required.

We look forward to welcoming more contributions from the NCAR research community and to supporting their efforts toward open science.