At a glanceNo universal APC; a paid editing service is required only for some papers. Case by case No APC is charged Part of Springer Nature
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Co-authors from other countries
No country rule: the publisher decides case by case, or has no waiver scheme.
'Cureus does not have universal article processing charges'
How to get the waiver
Not applicable.
Programmes: No universal APC; optional/mandatory Preferred Editing (about USD 400) for some papers.
Official sources: cureus.com ↗ · cureus.com (2) ↗
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cureus offer APC waivers?
No universal APC; a paid editing service is required only for some papers. No APC is charged.
Does the Cureus waiver apply if my co-authors are from other countries?
No country rule: the publisher decides case by case, or has no waiver scheme.
How do I apply for an APC waiver at Cureus?
Not applicable.
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