What authors need to know

• Article processing charges are covered for original research articles published in the following journals:
  • Any BMJ Premier Collection title;
  • Any BMJ Gold OA Collection title;
  • The BMJ;
  • and BMJ Case Reports (contact the MSU library for your fellowship code).
• You must be the corresponding author* of the article.
• You must be affiliated with MSU when your article is accepted for publication.
• MSU’s Read and Publish Agreement with BMJ is active until December 31, 2025.
• You must clearly state your primary affiliation in the published manuscript.
• You must verify your eligibility during submission by selecting your institution or using your email domain.
• Open access articles will be published allowing reuse under a CC-BY-NC or CC-BY license**.*Acting as the main contact with BMJ after editorial acceptance.
  **Please check with the MSU administrator for license details.