For Institutions

At Episteme Publishing, we believe that academic institutions — universities, libraries, and research centers — are vital partners in building a fair, equitable, and globally accessible knowledge ecosystem. We invite you to join our mission to empower students, researchers, and educators through open-access academic publishing.

Why Partner with Us?

By collaborating with us, your institution will:

✅ Support faculty and researchers in sharing their work with a global audience
✅ Promote equitable knowledge access for underserved regions and communities
✅ Strengthen your institution’s commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility
✅ Enhance your institution’s research visibility and impact metrics
✅ Provide affordable, high-quality print copies for your library’s collections
✅ Contribute to building a sustainable open-access model

Our Partnership Options

We offer flexible, transparent models to suit your institution’s needs and budget:

1️⃣ Institutional Membership

Annual membership program
Offers discounts or complete waivers of Book Processing Charges (BPCs) for your affiliated authors
Provides priority consideration for faculty-authored titles
Includes usage statistics and impact reports on books published under your affiliation

2️⃣ Sponsored Book Series

Your institution can sponsor a subject-focused book series (e.g., “Advances in Management Research” or “Emerging Trends in Engineering Education”)
Co-branding with your institution’s logo and name on the series
Increased visibility and recognition for your institution’s academic priorities

3️⃣ In-Kind Collaboration

Provide peer reviewers or editorial board members from your institution
Share calls for book proposals through your faculty networks
Jointly organize webinars or events on open-access publishing

Benefits for Your Institution

🔹 Visibility & Branding — Institutional branding on books and metadata, showcasing your support for open scholarship
🔹 Faculty Support — Reduced BPCs and editorial support for your researchers
🔹 Library Impact — Access to high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access books to enrich your digital and physical library collections
🔹 Recognition — Featured on our website and in promotional materials as an open-access champion

How to Get Involved

It’s easy to begin:

1️⃣ Contact our partnership team at [publish@epistemepublishing.com]
2️⃣ Schedule a meeting to discuss your goals and budget
3️⃣ Customize a plan that fits your institution’s priorities
4️⃣ Sign a simple partnership agreement
5️⃣ Start benefiting from our collaborative publishing program

Join the Movement for Equitable Knowledge

Together, we can break down barriers and build a stronger, fairer, and more sustainable scholarly ecosystem. We look forward to collaborating with your institution to make knowledge truly open and accessible for all.