Psychiatry International (ISSN: 2673-5318) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on clinical psychology and mental health published monthly online by MDPI. It was released in 2020 and was indexed by ESCI (Web of Science) and Scopus in 2023.

We are currently seeking experts to join our Editorial Board and help guide the journal’s development. The position can be held for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Eligibility criteria of applicants:

• Applicants must have completed their doctorate/PhD degree;
• There must be evidence of significant research achievements in the field of psychiatry or clinical psychology;
• They must demonstrate willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with enthusiasm;
• Must currently (at the time of application) be serving as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor in academia.

Main responsibilities of Editorial Board Member are as follows:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to their research interests;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term or supervising Special Issues on a topic pertaining to their research field;
• Provide input on any new initiatives for journal development.
• Attending Board meetings to suggest strategies for the journal’s development;
• Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences.

Benefits of an Editorial Board Member:

• A certificate of appointment as an Editorial Board Member will be provided;
• Travel grants, offered to Editorial Board Members who make significant contributions to the journal;
• The opportunity to publish one paper per year free of charge in our journal and potential discounts for authors who are invited by you to submit papers;
• An expanded research network, providing new insights, collaborations, and opportunities for future research projects;
• The opportunity to organize or promote your own conferences using our SciForum platform.

Applications:

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Psychiatry International Editorial Office via psychiatryint@mdpi.com with the following two files attached:

• A full academic CV;
• A short cover letter that details your interest in this position.

We look forward to welcoming new members to help shape the future of Psychiatry International.