Nature Partner Journals Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (npj PCRM)
Official IPCRG journal npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine is an open access, online-only, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in all areas of the primary care management of respiratory and respiratory-related allergic diseases. Papers published by the journal represent important advances of significance to specialists within the fields of primary care and respiratory medicine.
IPCRG assumed ownership of npjPCRM in January 2025, making it the official journal of IPCRG and its 41 members, including the journal founder, PCRS-UK. It continues to be published by Springer Nature and is part of the Nature Partner Journals series, committed to rapid dissemination to a global audience of high quality research that reflects IPCRG’s vision “A global population breathing and feeling well through universal access to right care”.
In June, the journal's Impact Factor was upgraded to a strong 4.7, placing it in the top quartile of both primary care and respiratory medicine journals. José Luis Castro, the WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, stated "For researchers, clinicians, and policymakers working to improve respiratory outcomes, this journal offers timely, peer-reviewed insights into what works—and how it can be implemented at scale."
Applications invited for the position of Associate Editor
We are recruiting for one Associate Editor to join the editorial team supporting the Editor in Chief. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of primary care respiratory medicine research and help shape the future of the field. Click here for more information about the role and the candidates we are looking for.
To apply, please submit these two documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A covering letter that responds to the candidate description, explains your reasons for applying and highlights relevant experience
Please return your application by email to IPCRG (neil [at] ipcrg [dot] org (subject: npjPCRM%20Associate%20Editor%20application) ) by 15 September 2025. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will begin shortly thereafter. We welcome your application.
Article Processing Charges
All applications should be made prior to or at the point of manuscript submission; requests made during the review process or after acceptance will not be considered. To apply for a waiver email apcwaivers [at] springernature [dot] com
Waivers and discounts
The journal may offer article processing charge (APC) waivers and discounts for papers whose corresponding authors are based in the world’s lowest income countries as defined by the World Bank. See https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/policies/journal-policies/apc-waiver-countries
IPCRG member discount
A discount for the Article Processing Charge (APC) which allows open access to your article if it is accepted for publication is available to IPCRG members (country or active group members) who are first authors of the paper in question.
Other waiver requests
Requests from other authors for APC waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be granted in cases of financial need. All applications for discretionary APC waivers should be made prior to or at the point of manuscript submission; requests made during the review process or after acceptance will not be considered. More information, including process and charges: https://www.nature.com/npjpcrm/about/apc
Other discount requests
Requests from other authors for APC discounts will be considered by the journal on a case-by-case basis, and may be granted in cases of financial need. All applications for discretionary APC discounts should be made prior to or at the point of manuscript submission; requests made during the review process or after acceptance will not be considered. More information, including process and charges: https://www.nature.com/npjpcrm/about/apc