1- Vision
Being an Editorial Board Member, is one of the most prestigious scientific positions but
also a responsability full of obligations. Most working scientists do attend this position
lately in their career. While many early career researchers start Peer Review for journal
manuscripts, understanding the late stages of editorial consideration, and steps to edit
and publish a journal is not possible without being part of this process.
We have introduced a new Project called the JMR Editorial Board Fellowship. It is an
opportunity for junior medical researchers to be part of the Ediorial process under the
guidance of Project manager.
The JMR Editorial Fellowship Program, is designed for Junior Researchers and
early-career faculty members for a one year mentorship program. This valuable
program encourage Junior implication and exchange of ideas, and aim to develop
ability, readiness, communication skills, interaction with high position leaders and Peer
Review skills.
AIM: Offer junior researchers, late-stage fellow or early-career faculty members
interested in pursuing an editorial role in medical research an opportunity to develop
thir network and skills
Each academic year up to 5 candidates are selected. Because of the distance-learning
structure, candidates should be able to work independently.
During the program, Editorial Fellows participate in all our editorial processes
2- Fellowship plan,
Successful ‘Editorial Fellows’ will join the Board for a period of a year. During this time
they will be in direct contact with the Project Manager who will act as their mentor for
the duration of their mentorship.
A monthly report about their activity among the Journal Board should be send. A
self-paced online course will be teached, 3-month evaluations appointment will be
heald, and a Peer Review Course should be succeeded during the period of the
Fellowship.
Successful fellows may be accepted as Referees or Board Members associates.
Application and selection process will begin in October, with the fellowship start date
being February 1st.
This fellowship is primarily “virtual” with the majority of communications occurring
over email, teleconferences and video chats.
3- Learning objectives
a) Job description:
the Editorial Fellow reviews submissions, corresponds with authors and works closely
with the senior editorial team. The fellow also works closely with other journal
departments.
● Work as Handling Editor using the electronic manuscript submission system and
engage in the manuscript review process for 6-12 manuscripts a year.
● Synthesize reviewer comments, prepare, and communicate them authors with
revision requests, and participate in the final manuscript
decision—communicating regularly with the Editors.
● Commit to one to two hours a week.
● Write or co-write editorials for the Journal if the editors determine you have the
required experience and interest.
● Present a report on what was learned during the program
b) Learning Objectives
Fellows will obtain extensive experience in manuscript review and scientific
peer-reviewed publishing in JMR
● Experience the manuscript submission process and become expert in using the journal’s
editorial software system
● Act as an assistant editor by selecting peer reviewers, following-up reviews, and writing
professional decision letters
● Understand the process happening between acceptance and publication
● Develop ethical skills
● Improve medical writing skills
● Time commitment averages about 4 hours per week
c) Evaluation
● Vision for the dispositif of an Editorial Board Member
● Guidelines COP CGME
● relation/ managing Editor
● Management of Peer Review process (Correspondance, deadlines)
● Evaluation of Manuscript acceptance
● MCQ evaluation by the end of the Year related to behaviour and
attitudes
4- Eligibility Criteria
● 20 CME points
● Late-stage fellow or early-career faculty member
● Complete a conflict of interest disclosure and confidentiality statements
● Cannot serve on, or accept appointment to, the boards of editors of any
competing journal during the length of the fellowship
● Applicants should have at least two years of research experience.
5-Acceptance
Applicants should provide the following:
● A current curriculum vitae.
● A letter of interest detailing your objectives in applying for the fellowship.
● A letter of recommendation, from a Senior Researcher.
6- Contacts
● All contacts and submission may be done via email:
editor@jmedicalresearch.com
benhadjdahman@gmail.com
khadija.mzoughi@fmt.utm.tn
