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Springer Nature grant waivers 

Springer Nature offers the following support when requested during submission:

• A 100% waiver for authors from eligible low-income countries.
• A 50% waiver for authors from eligible lower-middle-income countries.

Waivers considered on a case-by-case basis for authors experiencing financial hardship.

Review the the list of countries currently eligible for these waivers.

To request a waiver, authors should select “Discounts or waivers in cases of financial hardship or if you are from a low or lower-middle-income country” during the submission process. The application can be found in the Declarations section, which appears after the author has selected the article type and clicked “Start submission.”

Applications are reviewed and waivers are granted directly by Springer Nature.

Publication support for Pediatric Rheumatology authors PReS members are eligible for a 10% discount on the APC. The discount can be requested after the manuscript has been accepted by following the link provided in the acceptance letter. Please note that the PReS member discount cannot be combined with another discount, waiver or agreement.

Journal waivers for commissioned content 

Pediatric Rheumatology currently has 19 full waivers available annually. These are reserved for commissioned activities, including:

• Submissions to topical collections
• Invited review articles
• Contributions from PReS Working Parties

These waivers are intended to support the journal’s continued growth, increase its Impact Factor and extend its reach within the community.

If you have an idea for a potential contribution, please contact the journal team well in advance so that it can be considered and planned.