Just curious, when you say "most" will never get royalties, can you elaborate? I just got a small royalty notice for downloads of my dissertation from ProQuest ($27) , and I wonder if I should brag to my dad. :)

Heather, you are the second person I've ever heard of that received royalties. Until I got the email that prompted me to investigate whether ProQuest pays royalties on dissertations, I was unaware that they did. A dissertation has to have more than 25 downloads in a given year to trigger royalty payments. I have no idea how often that happens but I don't think it is very often. - Denise Brush

Hi Denise, Thank you! In case you're curious, through escholarship via the U of California, it says my dissertation received 764 views and 349 downloads from March 2015-February 2021. Not sure how this squares with ProQuest, though. Maybe it's the same thing? Best, Heather

I also got a letter for just under $50 of royalties. Trying to figure out if this is legit.

I just received a similar letter and wondered if it is legitimate. Did both of you send in the paperwork? Thanks!

Heather, I got a similar notice but have not acted upon it. Did you respond? I am still uncertain about this.

I got a notice from Proquest that, due to frequent down loads of my dissertation, Proquest has determined that a royalty is due to me. They (Proquest) asked me to return them the form filled. I did return that form electronically in January. I have not heard anything after that response or compliance. What is needed to be done now? Thanks.

Rowan University Libraries is not involved in the royalty payment process and cannot help authors with it. If you have any questions about it you will need to contact ProQuest directly.