Publication Costs

The VA Research Service will provide funds to cover or partially defray the costs associated with publishing peer-reviewed reports of original research findings. The policy was approved by the R&D Committee on October 19, 1998.

For each manuscript accepted for publication that meets the criteria described below, up to $250 will be provided to cover page charges. Fees associated with ordering reprints are not covered and remain the responsibility of the author.

Criteria

1. You must be the first, last or corresponding author.
2. The qualifying author must be at least a 5/8th VA employee.
3. The manuscript must be a report of original data (not a review) accepted into a peer-reviewed journal.

Procedure

1. Hand deliver the galley proofs and order form to the Administrative Officer in Research Service. This policy applies ONLY if the galley proof is first presented to the Research Service office prior to returning the order form to the publisher.
2. If the above criteria are met the author will be responsible for arranging payment and his or her research program will immediately receive a $250 credit.
3. The Research Service staff is aware of the 48 hour turn around time associated with galley proofs and will expedite all requests. In addition, the Research Office staff will place the manuscript on the R&D agenda for review and approval.

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