ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF)
The ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund pays open-access publication fees for high-impact animal welfare research to increase scientific visibility and accessibility.
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Due Dates: Rolling (applications reviewed as received)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per article for open-access publication fees; funds paid directly to publisher.
Summary: Supports publication fees for high-impact animal welfare research in open-access, peer-reviewed journals to increase visibility and access.
Description
The ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF) provides financial support for article processing charges (APCs) associated with publishing innovative and impactful animal welfare research in open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journals. The fund aims to advance the visibility and accessibility of research that aligns with the ASPCA’s mission, with particular focus on topics such as cruelty prevention, animal sheltering, applied animal behavior, access to veterinary care, community cats, equine welfare, and farm animal welfare. Applications are reviewed by a panel of animal welfare researchers and experts, with funding decisions based on scientific quality, alignment with ASPCA priorities, and potential impact.
