Springer Nature Transfer Desk

Taking the hassle out of resubmitting

No one likes manuscript rejections. And perhaps one of the most time-consuming parts of rejections is the problem of finding another suitable journal and submitting your manuscript again.

But what if you didn’t have to go through that process again? 

Sometimes Editors have to reject sound manuscripts for reasons other than the research’s quality; for example, the manuscript may not fit well with the journal’s aims and scope. 

Our free Transfer Desk service recognizes your manuscript’s scholarly merit, and offers one-on-one consultation with a subject expert to find your manuscript find its best home.

And, you always have the final say over where your manuscript gets submitted and published.

This is what it is:

What is the Transfer Desk?

The Transfer Desk is our manuscript transfer service, which is free of charge and provides you with a convenient way of resubmitting your manuscript to a more suitable journal. Our Transfer Desk subject matter experts will analyze your manuscript with the help of our advanced journal-matching technology, taking into account your submission preferences and any Editor or reviewer comments to find the best journal for your research. We will send you our journal recommendations and you can then let us know your journal of choice. We will ensure your manuscript is submitted to your preferred journal seamlessly and quickly.

Please be assured that we will never transfer your manuscript to another journal without your approval.

Please note that a transfer does not guarantee publication and Transfer Desk recommendations are not based on consultation with the suggested journals. All journals are editorially independent and will assess your manuscript against their own criteria. 

How can you benefit from the Transfer Desk?

  • Subject matter experts analyze your manuscript and suggest relevant journals within one working day
  • 97% satisfaction rate for the Transfer Desk from transferred authors
  • Reduces effort for resubmission—in most cases, your manuscript files and submission information will be automatically transferred to the next journal
  • Saves valuable time

This is how it works:

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How to use the Transfer Desk

Notice

Please note that assistance with a submission to another journal does not guarantee acceptance. The Transfer Desk only helps authors to submit their work to another journal in an easy and convenient way.

Please be assured that we will never transfer your manuscript to another journal without your approval.

  • The analysis of my article was accurate and perceptive. The suggested journals were right on target and reflect the innovative nuances of my work. … This is an exceptional service. Thank you.

    —Author, United States

  • It was really helpful and [I] felt very supported throughout this process. Thank you.

    —Author, United Kingdom

  • This is an important improvement in the publishing process, as it saves valuable time on both sides. Thank you very much.

    —Author, Germany

Frequently asked questions

How does the Transfer Desk work?


How do I follow up on a transfer offer?


What happens if I decline the offer?


Can I choose the destination journal myself?


To which journals can the Transfer Desk send my manuscript?


Will the reviewer reports from my initial submission be transferred along with my paper to the receiving journal?


Do I have to resubmit my manuscript to the journal proposed by the Transfer Desk?


Will my original submission and the transfer be mentioned if my paper is successfully resubmitted and published in another journal?


Will the Editor of the receiving journal see that my paper is a transfer?


Will you recommend open access journals?


Do I have to pay for the Transfer Desk service? 


The service was quick, so it saved me time of looking for good relevant and good quality journal and manually resubmitting my paper. I would like to thank you very much for this new service and I really hope that you'll keep it.

Contact us

For general inquiries:transferdesk@springernature.com