Institutional Membership

Journal of Psychological Experience (JPsyExp) is a pioneering open-access journal dedicated to advancing psychological sciences by amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering innovative research across all sub-disciplines of psychology.

We invite universities, research institutes, and academic organisations to join us as Institutional Members to support their researchers in disseminating high-quality scholarship while contributing to the global advancement of psychological knowledge.

Institutional Membership with JPsyExp offers a strategic partnership that enhances the visibility of your institution’s research, supports your academic community, and aligns with our mission to promote inclusive and impactful scholarship.

By joining JPsyExp as an Institutional Member, your institution will:

• Support your researchers in overcoming financial barriers to open-access publishing.
• Enhance your global academic reputation through association with a forward-thinking journal.
• Contribute to the advancement of psychological sciences by promoting inclusive and impactful research.

Benefits of Institutional Membership

Partnering with JPsyExp provides a range of advantages for universities, institutions, and their researchers, designed to reduce financial and administrative burdens, elevate academic profiles, and foster collaborative opportunities within the psychological sciences.

Cost Savings and Enhanced Publication Opportunities

• Significant Cost Savings through Waived Article Processing Charges (APCs): Authors affiliated with Institutional Members can publish in JPsyExp’s journal portfolio without incurring additional article fees. This removes financial barriers to open-access publishing, enabling faculty and students to disseminate their research freely and efficiently.
• Priority Manuscript Review: Submissions from Institutional Members are prioritised in our rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring faster editorial decisions while upholding the highest academic standards.
• Fast-Track Publication Slots: Accepted manuscripts from member institutions are eligible for expedited publication, increasing the timeliness and impact of your researchers’ contributions to the field.

Streamlined Administration

• Reduced Administrative Overheads: JPsyExp’s Institutional Membership model is designed to be frictionless. A single annual payment simplifies financial processes, eliminating the need for repeated approvals for individual APCs. We automatically recognise eligible authors from member institutions, though institutions may opt for manual approval if preferred.
• Efficient Partnership Management: Our dedicated liaison team ensures seamless communication and support, minimising administrative demands on your institution while maximising the benefits of membership.

Benefits for Individual Authors

• Barrier-Free Publishing: Individual authors from member institutions can publish their work without financial or administrative hurdles, allowing them to focus on producing high-quality research.
• Increased Visibility and Impact: Authors benefit from JPsyExp’s global reach and open-access model, ensuring their work is freely accessible to a diverse audience, enhancing citations and academic influence. See here the full benefits of publishing with JPsyExp.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Authors gain access to JPsyExp’s workshops, webinars, and networking events, fostering skill development and collaboration with peers in the psychological sciences.

Increased Institutional Visibility

• Acknowledgement in JPsyExp Platforms: Your institution will be prominently featured on our website, in journal issues, and at JPsyExp-hosted events, such as conferences and symposia, enhancing your global academic reputation.
• Showcase of Research Excellence: Member institutions can highlight their researchers’ work through dedicated features, such as special issues or editorials, curated in collaboration with JPsyExp’s editorial team.
• Social Media Amplification: JPsyExp actively promotes member institutions’ publications and achievements across our social media channels, reaching a global audience of academics and professionals.

Collaborative Research Opportunities

• Networking and Partnerships: Institutional Membership facilitates connections with other leading institutions in our network, fostering interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research collaborations.
• Special Issue Proposals: Member institutions are given priority for proposing and guest-editing special issues, allowing your faculty to shape the discourse in emerging areas of psychological science.
• Access to Shared Resources: Gain access to JPsyExp’s digital resources, including research databases and open-access publications, to support your institution’s research and teaching missions.

Contribution to Open Science

• Alignment with Open-Access Principles: By partnering with JPsyExp, your institution supports the global movement toward open-access publishing, ensuring that psychological research is freely accessible to a diverse audience under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
• Promotion of Inclusive Scholarship: Membership demonstrates your institution’s commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in psychological sciences, aligning with JPsyExp’s mission to foster openness, equality, and diversity in academia.

Terms and Conditions of Partnership

Institutional Membership with JPsyExp is governed by clear and transparent terms to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership. The following conditions apply:

1. Eligibility: Membership is open to accredited universities, research institutes, and academic organisations with active research programmes in psychology or related fields. Applications are subject to approval by the JPsyExp Editorial Board to ensure alignment with our mission and values.
2. Membership Duration: Membership is valid for one calendar year from the date of agreement, with the option to renew annually. Multi-year agreements may be negotiated for enhanced benefits.
3. Financial Commitment: Membership fees are paid in advance when the partnership is formalised. Fees support JPsyExp’s operations, including peer review, editorial services, and open-access infrastructure. For detailed fee structures, please email us.
4. Publication Expectations: Member institutions are encouraged to submit high-quality manuscripts that align with JPsyExp’s scope and rigorous peer-review standards. All submissions undergo the same double-blind peer-review process to maintain academic integrity.
5. Use of JPsyExp Branding: Member institutions may use JPsyExp’s logo and partnership status in their promotional materials, subject to approval by the JPsyExp Editorial Office to ensure compliance with branding guidelines. Member institutions must have a current membership to display JPsyExp branding in their promotional materials.
6. Termination of Membership: Either party may terminate the membership with 60 days’ written notice. Upon termination, benefits such as APC waivers and priority review will cease, but previously published articles will remain accessible under the CC BY 4.0 licence. JPsyExp does not offer refunds once an agreement has been formalised and payment has been processed by the member institution.
7. Academic Standards: Member institutions must adhere to JPsyExp’s guidelines, including those related to authorship, conflicts of interest, and research integrity, as outlined in our Instructions for Authors.

For a comprehensive overview of our terms, please visit our Terms and Conditions.

Partnership Flow: How to Get Started

Establishing an Institutional Membership with JPsyExp is a streamlined process designed to initiate a productive and collaborative relationship. Follow these steps to begin:

1. Express Interest: Email the JPsyExp Editorial Office to express your institution’s interest in membership [with the subject "Institutional Membership - [include your University/Institution Name]". Provide a brief overview of your institution’s research focus and goals for the partnership, along with your role, designation, and contact details. Your email must originate from your institutional email. Personal email (e.g., gmail, outlook) are not acceptable.
2. Consultation and Proposal: Our team will schedule a consultation to discuss your institution’s needs and how JPsyExp can support your research community. We will provide a tailored membership proposal, including fee structures and specific benefits.
3. Application Submission: Complete the Institutional Membership Application Form, available upon request from the Editorial Office. The application should include details of your institution’s research programmes and anticipated publication activity.
4. Review and Approval: The JPsyExp Editorial Board will review your application to ensure alignment with our mission. This process typically takes 2-4 weeks, after which you will receive a formal membership agreement.
5. Agreement and Onboarding: Sign the membership agreement and submit the membership fee. Upon confirmation, your institution will be onboarded as an Institutional Member, gaining immediate access to all benefits, including APC waivers/discounts and priority review.
6. Ongoing Collaboration: JPsyExp will assign a dedicated liaison to support your institution throughout the membership period, facilitating manuscript submissions, event participation, and collaborative opportunities.

Contact Us

Ready to explore the benefits of Institutional Membership?

Email our Editorial Office to initiate the partnership process or request additional information. We look forward to collaborating with your institution to advance psychological scholarship.