Object template
Internal OA Cost Application
An Internal OA Cost Application is a request from an author or institutional representative for advice on open access publication costs
An Internal OA Cost Application is a request or enquiry, submitted by an author or an eligible institutional representative, seeking advice on the costs of open access publication. The record identifies the author and their organisational unit, an estimated charge and currency, and any notes clarifying the request for internal or external purposes.
Fields
8 fields
| Field name | Type | Definition | Bound to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | date | The date the application or enquiry is first made. | — |
| Author Name* | text | The name of the author of the journal article, who may be the lead author or the corresponding author depending on institutional policy. | — |
| Author ID Type | text | The nominal type of unique ID used for an author, for example ORCID or ISNI. | — |
| Author ID | identifier | The unique ID used for an author, or a resolvable link, depending on the ID type. | — |
| Author Organisational Unit | text | The organisational unit, such as department or faculty, in which the author is based. | — |
| Estimated Charge | currency | An estimated cost, inclusive of VAT, at the time of deciding to pay an open access cost. | — |
| Currency | text | The currency of the estimated transaction cost. | — |
| External Notes | text | Notes which clarify details for internal institutional purposes as well as notes to explain any context needed for external viewers. | — |








