SSRN
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- SSRN is an open research platform for sharing early-stage research and connecting scholars across academic disciplines.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Support
- SSRN directs questions about commercial contracts, data, or transition planning to [email protected].Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Founded
- 1994Read 28 Sep 2026 · ssrn.com
- Commercial services
- Research Paper Series, Sponsored Networks and Site Subscriptions, paid Conference Proceedings, Data Analytics Dashboards, Partners in Publishing, Jobs and Announcements, and Data Feeds are scheduled to close by the end of December 2026.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Content archive
- SSRN says content from the discontinued commercial services will remain permanently archived and accessible.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Existing customer transition
- Existing contracts will be honored through their term or until December 31, 2026, whichever comes first; SSRN says it will not onboard new customers for those commercial products.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Integration plans
- SSRN says it hopes to add ORCID integration and clearer links between preprints and published versions in the future.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Publisher neutrality
- SSRN says it will remain publisher-neutral and serve researchers across disciplines.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Research alerts
- SSRN says it hopes to offer free Research Alert subscriptions in the future.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Search
- Advanced Search offers fuzzy and Boolean search modes, with title, abstract, keyword, full-text, and author search options.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Search filters
- Advanced Search includes date filters and sort options.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Submission
- Submitting a paper requires a free SSRN user account.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
- Submission format
- An uploaded paper must be in PDF format.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
Plans and prices
SSRN preprint platform Free Free platform for sharing preprints and early-stage research · almost all research is free to download Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.ssrn.com
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