To further enhance the international influence of Diabetology (ISSN: 2673-4540), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and supplement the journal’s Editorial Board with additional expertise, Diabetology is inviting interested and eligible Early Career Researchers to apply for Early-Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

Recruitment:

We plan to recruit 15 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

Application eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (exceptions considered for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Served as the first author on at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
• Strong and impactful portfolio of publications in the field of diabetes;
• Currently serving (at the time of application) as an assistant professor, research assistant professor, associate research scientist, post-doctoral fellow, or equivalent early career position;
• Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Be active and engaged in their community (e.g., have experience presenting at academic conferences or being involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Membership:

• An Early Career Editorial Board Member certificate will be provided. The term of membership is two years, and can be renewed thereafter;
• The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members will be publicized on the journals’ various social media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• Opportunities to become a full Editorial Board Member exist, contingent upon one’s contributions;
• The journal regularly acknowledges those who participate in the peer-review process on the journal’s website;
• Opportunities to exchange ideas with internationally influential researchers in this field and to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of Early Career Editorial Board Members:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among their peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing media content to promote them;
• Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
• Identifying potential reviewers for specific papers and assessing any potential ethical or policy-based questions that might arise due to the paper’s content;
• Supporting the development of the journal through various means, such as providing suggestions and promoting the journal via academic networks, academic conferences, new media channels, etc.;
• Inviting submissions from world-leading scientists in their respective research fields through both local and global networks;
• Learning about the scholarly publishing landscape, including gaining an awareness of the manuscript review process, ethical considerations, and strategies used by publishers.

Applications:

Please fill in the application form, which is available here.

Please send your completed application form and your resume to diabetology@mdpi.com with the subject line “Diabetology Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 30 June 2026.

Selection process:

Initial screening of application materials → selection by the journal’s Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.

The selection will be made within one month of the application deadline and the results will be announced on the journal website.