IReL coverage for 2026 now live!

Published: Fri Jan 23 2026 - 10:24

January is the best month to submit for IReL APC coverage, February is second best, and so on until the Summer, where all bets are off (for quota deals).

Your first step is ensuring that your target journal appears on this list.  Once confirmed, check the deal terms and follow the Author Journey (if available).

Please note individual deal terms and remember that paying an APC is not the only way to make your work Open Access! Similarly, check your funder terms for any restrictions - e.g. no Hybrid publications.

Check out the 2026 Guide for full details and contact aisling.coyne@tudublin.ie with any queries.