International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Membership
Supporting clinical and translational research in demyelinating diseases and neuroimmunology through open access publishing.
Strengthen Your Research Through Membership
JSC membership provides practical publishing benefits that reduce costs and accelerate review timelines. Our editorial process remains fully independent.
Membership Tier Comparison
Select the tier matching your publication frequency and career stage.
| Features | Associate Emerging Researchers |
Fellow Active Publishers |
Principal Research Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Investment | $179 | $419 | $759 |
| APC Discount Rate | 15% | 25% | 40% |
| Complimentary Publications | - | 1 per year | 3 per year |
| Priority Manuscript Processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Language Editing Credits | - | - | Included |
| Research Impact Analytics | - | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Editorial Board Consideration | - | Priority | Priority |
| Membership Certificate | Digital | Digital | Distinguished |
Comprehensive Member Benefits
Publishing Advantages
Focus on your MS research, not publication costs.
- APC discounts from fifteen to forty percent depending on tier
- Complimentary publications for Fellow and Principal members
- Priority processing with expedited editorial review
- Language editing credits and formatting guidance
Professional Recognition and Networking
Build visibility and professional recognition.
- Featured researcher profiles on the journal website
- Priority consideration for editorial board and guest editor positions
- Reviewer opportunities building peer review credentials
- Research impact analytics on citations and readership
How to Apply
Your membership begins in four steps.
Select Tier
Review options and choose the membership level matching your needs
Complete Payment
Secure online processing with immediate confirmation
Start Publishing
Submit manuscripts with member benefits active immediately
Early Career Discount
Researchers within five years of doctoral completion qualify for fifty percent reduced rates across all tiers.
Global Access Initiative
Researchers in World Bank designated low-income countries receive automatic additional discounts on membership fees.
Institutional Programs
Institutions can establish memberships with volume-based pricing for all affiliated researchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do rejected manuscripts consume my membership benefits?
Can co-authors benefit from my membership?
Are institutional memberships available?
Can I upgrade my membership tier during the year?
Membership Terms and Editorial Independence
Memberships activate upon payment for twelve months. Unused publications do not carry forward.
Membership never influences peer review outcomes. Every manuscript is evaluated on scientific merit alone regardless of membership status.
Advance Multiple Sclerosis Research Today
Reduced costs, priority review, and global recognition for MS researchers.