We are excited to announce that the European Stroke Journal (ESJ) Young Reviewer Programme is now accepting applications.
Published papers in clinical journals significantly impact patient care and must therefore be reliable. The availability of competent reviewers is essential for a thorough, rigorous, yet fair peer-review process. A good reviewer combines hard and soft skills to assess the originality, significance, and reliability of a manuscript. While this can be challenging, it ensures the high standards that the European Stroke Journal builds on. Peer-review training is often overlooked in the core curriculum of stroke physicians. To address this, the European Stroke Organisation aims to provide training and support to develop reviewing skills for early-career stroke researchers and clinicians.
We invite applications from residents or fellows specializing or training to specialize in stroke medicine, neurointervention, or neuroradiology, with a demonstrated record of clinical stroke research. The programme will accommodate 10 to 15 candidates, prioritizing those under 35. Successful applicants will receive guidance and feedback from a mentor during shared peer reviews and will actively participate in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the ESJ. A total number of five reviews will be completed within approximately 1,5 year. Upon completing the training, candidates will receive a certificate and the top performers may be invited to become independent reviewers for the ESJ.
The application deadline for the first round is 1 October 2024. The first review phase will begin in December 2024, and the training will continue until May 2026.
Applications can be submitted by completing the application form.
Please share this invitation with all young members of your team. The ESJ Young Reviewer Programme Team looks forward to creating the next generation of reviewers!
Quote from Nina Hilkens, mentee between 2023-2024
“Shared peer-review is an excellent way to learn from senior reviewers and gain hands-on experience with reviewing. I would highly recommend participating in the programme!”
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