2021 Subscription Rates

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In recognition of the challenges facing many libraries as a result of COVID-19, PNAS has decided to freeze institutional and individual subscription rates through 2021. All pricing will stay at 2020 rates for both renewals and new subscribers.

Note: All prices are in US dollars. Subscriptions are based on a calendar year (January to December). Prices listed are for online-only access.

Individual print on demand issues from volumes 115 to present are available to purchase here. Issue copies prior to volume 115 are no longer available.

Individual Subscriptions

Individual – $235

Individual subscriptions are for personal use only and are not to be used for a library. You must pay by personal check, money order, or credit card, and state that your subscription is for personal use only.

Institutional Subscriptions†

An institutional site license provides online access to PNAS for all physical locations, institution-wide. If you are unsure about your organization's tier, please contact PNAS.

Tier 1 – $535

Entry-level pricing for nonresearch public or agency libraries, primary or secondary schools, nonresearch museums, or private practice offices or clinics (onsite access only)‡

Tier 2 – $1,635

Undergraduate (baccalaureate) and master's colleges/universities, and equivalents

Tier 3 – $3,060

Carnegie Research Intensive institutions and their overseas equivalents (<12,000 relevant FTE§), research libraries, nonresearch/teaching hospitals, small nonprofit/government research institutes (<5 locations), small corporations (<1,000 relevant FTE§)

Tier 4 – $4,015

Carnegie Research Extensive institutions and their overseas equivalents (>12,000 relevant FTE§), medical schools, research/teaching/network hospitals, large nonprofit/government research institutes (5 locations)

Tier 5 – $5,415

Medium corporations (1,001–3,000 relevant FTE§)‡

Tier 6 – $9,060

Large corporations (>3,000 relevant FTE§)

†Corresponding authors from institutions with an active site license may pay a discounted open access fee to make their papers immediately free online.
Please view our publication fees for current rates.

‡Very small and very large institutions/corporations (those well below or above the parameters set in the model, such as consortia)
should contact PNAS for prices.

§ Relevant FTE is defined as researchers, scientists, or other potential users of PNAS.

If greater than 5 locations, please contact PNAS for multisite prices.

Non-US Subscribers: Visit our FAQ page for ordering and contact information.

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