Open-access journal publisher MDPI signs first North American agreement with Canadian consortium

Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI

Open-access scientific journal publisher the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)  has signed its first consortium agreement in North America with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN).

Lasting for two years, the deal gives Canadian federal agencies access to MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) and includes significant discounts on article processing charges for affiliated scholars.

MPDI has a portfolio of 475 journals and says it is committed to advancing open science across all continents.

Participating institutions currently include Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, National Research Council Canada, and Natural Resources Canada.

“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” explains Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI. 

“Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”