COVID (ISSN: 2673-8112) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the study of coronaviruses, coronavirus-related diseases and global impact, published monthly online by MDPI. We are currently seeking experts to join our Editorial Board and help guide the journal’s development.

Editorial Board Members are responsible for upholding the academic and scientific quality of MDPI publications. The initial term lasts for 2 years and entails:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to your research interests;
• Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
• Setting up one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
• Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
• Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
• Reviewing manuscripts.

Benefits of being Editorial Board Members include the following:

• Contributing to open science and scientific exchange;
• An expanded research network providing new insights, collaborations, and opportunities for future research projects;
• 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 COVID and potential discounts for authors who are invited by you to submit papers;
• Advancing your career by being active in your research field through your contribution to the journal;
• A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member.

Eligibility criteria of applicants:

• A completed doctorate/PhD and/or MD degree;
• A strong publication record with impactful work in coronaviruses research;
• Current academic position as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor.

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

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

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