Building fair, trusted, and open scholarly publishing.
The Open Access Publishing Association was founded in 2023 to support a better model for scholarly publishing: one that challenges pay-to-read and pay-to-publish systems and advances open access publishing that is credible, sustainable, and accessible.
Safe, sustainable homes for open knowledge.
OAPA’s mission is to provide secure, sustainable, and academically credible locations for journals, conferences, learning programs, and other knowledge dissemination activities to grow.
We support open publishing infrastructure, editorial capability, peer review quality, discoverability, and long-term stewardship for scholarly communities that want to keep knowledge open.
OAPA supports the systems behind open publishing.
Open journals
We host and support scholarly journals committed to open access publishing, editorial quality, and trusted peer review.
Publishing capability
We provide training and development for editors, peer reviewers, and publishing leaders through OAPA Academy.
Community infrastructure
We support journals, events, memberships, partnerships, and publishing initiatives that strengthen open knowledge ecosystems.
Membership gives you a role in the Association’s future.
Members have a direct say in how OAPA grows and how it supports quality peer-reviewed open access publishing. Membership is also a practical way to connect with others working to make scholarly publishing fairer and more sustainable.
Support open access
Contribute to a publishing model that keeps research open for readers and accessible to authors.
Access events
Take part in OAPA seminars, webinars, member events, and community activities.
Shape leadership
Participate through voting rights, committees, and opportunities to contribute to Association governance.
Learn and develop
Access discounted education and professional learning opportunities through OAPA Academy.
Governance and structure.
OAPA is governed through an elected Board of Directors and supported by committees that help deliver its work across publishing, education, technology, membership, and partnerships.
Rules of Association
The Association’s constitution is available for download.
Board of Directors
The Association has a Board of Directors elected through the Annual General Meeting and responsible for stewardship, governance, and strategic direction.
Committees
- Executive Committee
- Education Committee
- Membership Committee
- Partnerships Working Group
- Technology Committee
Make a difference.
Be part of the journey OAPA has started. Join a community working to strengthen open access, support high-quality peer review, and build sustainable scholarly publishing infrastructure.