Springer Nature and Lyrasis expand Transformative Agreement, broadening access for U.S. researchers
Participation from additional institutions bolsters research visibility and impact.
New York, 18 August 2026 – Springer Nature announces the expansion of their Transformative Agreement (TA) with Lyrasis. The addition of 11 new member institutions will ensure that the work of eligible researchers gains greater visibility globally. The four-year deal covers 130 institutions, including nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This TA builds upon the agreement that began in 2024, enabling researchers to publish and access research more widely. The deal is expected to support publication of around 2,000 articles per year, and institutions are given read access to over 2,300 titles. The addition of new members extends the reach and impact of this partnership.
Under the expanded agreement, the new member institutions that benefit include:
- Bowdoin College
- Franklin & Marshall College
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Hackensack Meridian Health
- Loyola University Chicago
- North Carolina State University
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Suffolk University
- University of Georgia
- University of Nebraska – Kearney
- University of Nebraska – Omaha
Maria Lopes, Springer Nature’s Vice President of Institutional Sales for North America, Latin America and the Caribbean said: “As we continue our long-standing relationship with Lyrasis, we are delighted to welcome an additional 11 institutions to this agreement. This expansion reflects our shared commitment to open research and to helping researchers connect with and contribute to the global body of scientific knowledge. By making research more accessible, we can foster collaboration, support new discoveries, and strengthen trust in science.”
Celeste Feather, Senior Director of Content and Scholarly Communication Initiatives at Lyrasis, stated: “The expansion of this agreement with Springer Nature is a community investment that will allow researchers at the additional institutions to publish their articles in Open Access, increasing both the reach and impact of their work. This collaboration among diverse institutions advances equity and inclusion in scholarly communication.”
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Eseohe Arhebamen-Yamasaki | Head of Communications, US | Springer Nature
