Amyloid: Early-Career Reviewer Mentoring Program

Call for Applications

2025 – 2027 Cohort

The journal Amyloid is pleased to announce the launch of its Early-Career Reviewer Mentoring Program for the 2025–2027. This initiative is designed to support early-career researchers in developing the skills and experience necessary to become effective peer reviewers in the field of amyloidosis and related disciplines.

Program Overview

This structured, 24-month virtual program will provide selected participants with:

  • Mentored peer review experience, including at least three manuscript reviews
  • Monthly virtual meetings, group or individual with Amyloid Editors
  • One-on-one mentorship with experienced reviewers

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the peer review process, improve their critical appraisal skills, and build professional relationships within the amyloidosis community.

Eligibility and Participation

We invite applications from fellows, junior faculty, and early-career researchers in clinical, translational, or basic science fields who are interested in academic publishing and peer review.

Program Expectations

  • Mentees will begin reviewing manuscripts in November 2025, following an initial orientation and training period.
  • All participants are expected to attend monthly virtual sessions and engage actively in program activities.

Recognition and Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive:

  • A Certificate of Completion from Amyloid
  • The opportunity to co-author editorials for accepted manuscripts reviewed during the program
  • Acknowledgment of their contribution to the peer review community

Application Process

Application Period: August 20 – October 5, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: October 2025
Program Start Date: November 2025

Applicants must submit the following materials via the Completed Application Form, with the following attachments:

  1. Letter of Interest (PDF) addressing:
    • Why you are interested in the program?
    • What you hope to gain from the experience?
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (PDF)

Please note that late submissions will not be accepted.