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Open Access Options in ASM Journals

Authors may publish their research as open access in either an ASM open access journal or the six Subscribe to Open (S2O) journals under certain conditions (see below).

ASM Open Access Journals

Starting in 2025, ASM will adopt a Subscribe to Open subscription model for its six primary research, subscription-based journals. This aligns with ASM's mission of disseminating high-impact research and accelerating scientific advancement globally. 

Publishing Open Access in ASM S2O Journals

Articles in ASM S2O journals are published open access if the journal's Sustainability Target is met for the year or if any authors are affiliated with an institution that is a current subscriber to the journal.

Learn how ASM S2O journals comply with funder mandates.

Authors who did not previously select open access may contact the ASM journal staff to arrange it.

ASM S2O Journals

Open access is not available for articles published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews®, EcoSal Plus®, or Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews®.

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