Frontiers renews deal with Norway consortium
Frontiers and the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt) have renewed their national open access agreement for 2026, extending a partnership first signed in 2020.
The partners say the agreement continues to streamline the publishing process for Norwegian researchers and reinforces Norway’s position as a leader in open access publishing.
Under the renewed deal, 38 Norwegian institutions and research centres will benefit from a simplified publishing model designed to enhance access to high-quality research. Additional institutions may join the agreement at any time, with no annual participation fee.
Nina Karlstrøm, Head of Section at Sikt, commented: “Open access to research outputs remains central to our national strategy, and this agreement with Frontiers ensures that Norwegian researchers can share their discoveries with the global scientific community while maintaining our commitment to transparency and accessibility.”
Participating institutions including leading universities, hospitals and research institutes benefit from fully open access publishing in leading journals, a national discount on article processing charges, centralised and flexible invoicing, transparent payment solutions and dedicated account management support for library staff.
To qualify under the agreement, the corresponding author must be affiliated with a participating Sikt institution and submit their manuscript using their institutional email address. Researchers are also encouraged to consult their institutional library to confirm eligibility and receive submission guidance.
Lindsey Stillword, Account Development Specialist at Frontiers, added: “We are pleased to extend our successful collaboration with Sikt and the Norwegian research community into 2026. This renewal reflects our shared vision of making research more accessible, transparent, and impactful. The partnership has proven highly effective in supporting Norway’s open science objectives, and we look forward to continuing to empower Norwegian researchers in their mission to advance knowledge for the benefit of society.”