Duration: 2024 – 2028
TUM is participating in the nationwide DEAL agreement with Elsevier, negotiated on behalf of the Alliance of Science Organizations and the German Rectors' Conference. In addition to the Elsevier journal portfolio, the agreement also includes the brands Cell Press and The Lancet.
The following services are available through the TUM University Library:
- Reading Access
At TUM, you have online access to almost the entire journal portfolio of Elsevier, including titles from Cell Press and The Lancet. This includes reading rights for current issues and archival access to back volumes.
- Open Access Publishing
As the "Submitting Corresponding Author" affiliated with TUM, you have the opportunity to publish your papers as Open Access in almost all journals from Elsevier, Cell Press, and The Lancet. There are no costs for you personally for Open Access publishing. APCs (Article Processing Charges) are covered by TUM and handled through the TUM University Library. If you opt for additional services (e.g., for color illustrations or extra length) with the publisher, Elsevier will directly invoice you for those expenses.
Exempt from the Agreement
Some journals published by Elsevier on behalf of learned societies and academic associations are not covered by the DEAL contract. In these cases, the societies have not agreed to include their journals in the Publish & Read agreement. Among those are titles such as "Blood" or "Blood Advances" from the American Society of Hematology.
Mandatory Affiliation Statement
For cost coverage and the precise attribution of your publication, it is crucial that you indicate TUM as your primary affiliation and utilize the binding, standardized affiliation designation. Please adhere to the specifications outlined in the TUM Publication Guidelines for all your publication projects. Always use your TUM email address (@tum.de or @mytum.de) for the submission process to ensure that the publisher correctly affiliates you with TUM.
Further Information
Author instructions by Elsevier
List of eligible journals (Excel file)
