With our partner programs, SPARC supports publishers and service providers that introduce competition and affordable publishing options. SPARC welcomes new partners who are committed to fair pricing, the ethical use of scholarly resources, and intellectual property management policies that emphasize broad and easy distribution and reuse of material. See below for more information on our programs or view the list of current SPARC partners.

PUBLISHERS: Learn about the benefits of partnership.

Learn more about SPARC’s partner programs:

	The Alternative program supports lower-cost, directly competitive journals as an alternative for academic disciplines formerly dependent on high-priced journals.
	The Leading Edge program supports ventures that demonstrate open access or otherwise innovative business models.
	The Scientific Communities program supports development of non-profit portals that serve the needs of a discrete scientific community by aggregating peer-reviewed research and other content.
	Current SPARC partners
	SPARC Member Purchase Commitment