We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850 - Summary - MDSpire

We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850

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  • Elizabeth Selvin

  • June 11, 2026

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Objective:

To highlight the increasing publication costs in Nature Medicine and the implications of the NIH Public Access Policy on NIH-funded research.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • NIH-funded authors must now pay significant open-access fees to comply with the NIH Public Access Policy.
    • For-profit publishers have not adjusted their embargo policies, leading to increased costs for researchers.
    • The financial burden of publication fees is a concern for NIH-funded scientists and their trainees.
    Interpretation:

    The author argues that the current publication model creates barriers to access for research funded by taxpayer dollars and emphasizes the need for more affordable publishing options.

    Limitations:
    • The article does not provide a comprehensive analysis of all publishers' practices.
    • It focuses primarily on the author's personal experiences and perspectives, which may not represent the broader landscape.
    Conclusion:

    The author advocates for supporting nonprofit journals that do not impose high open-access fees, emphasizing the ethical implications of current publishing practices.

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We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850

  • by Elizabeth Selvin

  • June 11, 2026

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