Vadodara-based Parul University has signed a License Agreement with Springer Nature, a global leader in academic and professional publishing. As a multidisciplinary institution, Parul University claims to promote innovation, academic excellence and a thriving research culture. The collaboration between these two institutions aims to create a comprehensive platform for knowledge sharing, research dissemination, and impactful publishing, according to an official press release.
Under the terms of the signed Framework of Agreement (FoA), Parul University’s faculty and researchers will have enhanced access to Springer Nature’s vast digital repository, including journals, books and scientific resources.
The ceremony was graced by Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director of Springer Nature India and Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President (Quality, Research & Health Sciences) and Medical Director of Parul University.
The partnership also provides training workshops and expert publishing guidance to maximise the visibility and reach of research output. Notably, the collaboration opens doors for Open Access (OA) publishing in prestigious journals such as BMC, Springer Open, Nature Research, and Palgrave Macmillan, the release mentioned.
Geetika Madan Patel emphasised the importance of this partnership, highlighting how it reflects Parul University’s dedication to fostering a vibrant research ecosystem. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to empower researchers and contribute to the global scientific dialogue,” she stated.
With Article Processing Charges (APCs) covered through a consolidated annual payment model and a 40% discount, Parul University is removing financial barriers, enabling more researchers to share their work globally.
“Springer Nature is committed to facilitating impactful discoveries by providing researchers with access to high-quality publications and innovative dissemination platforms. We look forward to exploring new academic horizons together,” Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi,Managing Director, Springer Nature India, said.