APCs & Waivers

The Poison requests the payment of a specific amount for the editing service for all the articles accepted for publication. It should be paid within 7 (seven) days after the final acceptance of the manuscript by bank transfer to the journal’s bank account (banking information to be sent by email). For the time being, depending on the section, APCs are as follows:

SECTION A: Original articles, short communications, systematic reviews, narrative reviews and mini-reviews USD 300

SECTION B: Case reports and images in Toxicology USD 150

SECTION C: Correspondence (letters to the Editor and letters of response) FREE OF CHARGE

SECTION D: Editorials FREE OF CHARGE

NB Only for Argentina, publication fees are ARS 75,000 for section A and ARS 50,000 for section B. Sections C and D are FREE OF CHARGE (the same as for foreign authors).

Underrepresented regions

The Poison maintains a waiver system to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the publication of high-quality toxicological research. Authors based in countries classified by the World Bank as low- or lower-middle-income economies receive a full APC waiver.

No application form is required. Eligibility is automatically determined based on the corresponding author’s institutional affiliation and country provided during submission, ensuring a streamlined and bias-free process focused on scientific excellence.

Mentorship Program (MP)

The MP is an initiative designed to support early-career researchers by providing scientific guidance, editorial mentorship, and APC waivers. The program offers personalized support from experienced editors to help authors strengthen their manuscripts and successfully navigate the publication process.

Selected participants benefit from fast-track publication, increased networking and visibility opportunities. By combining mentorship with financial support, the program aims to foster research development and promote greater participation of emerging scientists in the field of toxicology. An official certificate of completion will be awarded upon successfully finishing the program.

The current call is open to applicants from the GRULAC region (Latin America and the Caribbean), with a submission deadline of Aug. 31, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC).

Detailed key benefits, eligibility criteria and application requirements are available in the program brochure.