BioMed Central (BMC)

  • It is always preferable that you submit your manuscript using your @utoronto / @mail.utoronto email address or by selecting the University of Toronto as your primary affiliation. Not doing so may preclude you from the deal or delay the publication process.
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  • A corresponding author is generally understood to be the individual who takes primary responsibility for communication with the journal during the submission, peer review and publication process.

April 1, 2026:

UTL is currently in the process of renewing U of T's membership discount with BMC. If your article has been accepted for publication after March 30, 2026, it is possible the 15% discount was not applied. Please contact scholarly.communications@library.utoronto.ca with your manuscript ID and/or DOI and we will contact the vendor on your behalf. Corresponding University of Toronto authors are eligible for a 15% discount on article processing charges for articles published in BMC journals.

Discount Amount
15%
Discount or funding available
Discount
How do I apply this deal

Upon submitting your manuscript, consult BMC's instructions for requesting U of T's membership discount.Once an invoice is paid, BMC is unable to offer refunds. Please ensure discounts have been applied before paying.

License End Date Textual
March 30, 2026 (renewal pending)
What journals are eligible

This discount only applies to journals published by BMC and SpringerOpen. Search for eligible journal titles: https://search.scifree.se/utoronto  The article types that are covered under this agreement are: original papers, review papers, and brief communications.

Who is covered

Corresponding authors affiliated with U of T, including students, and teaching/research staff employed by the University.

Who is eligible
Affiliated Researchers
Graduate Students
Corresponding Authors