19 May 2026
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Peace Studies


In order to further enhance the international influence of Peace Studies (ISSN: 3042-6529) and promote academic exchange among researchers, we are currently recruiting prestigious scholars from around the world to join our Editorial Board.

Recruitment:
Editorial Board Members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  • Prescreening and making decisions on new submissions within their area of research expertise;
  • Launching Special Issue(s) during their term on a topic aligned with their research interests (or supervise Special Issues in their field of expertise);
  • Providing input and feedback on journal policies and development;
  • Helping promote the journal to their academic peers and at relevant conferences;
  • Attending Editorial Board meetings and contributing to strategic discussions on journal development;
  • Reviewing manuscripts assigned to them in a timely manner.

The benefits of becoming an Editorial Board Member include the following:

  • A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member;
  • 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 the authors of papers who have been invited by you;
  • Organizing or promoting your own conferences using our SciForum platform;
  • An expanded research network providing new insights, collaborations, and opportunities for future research projects.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Peace Studies Editorial Office with the following two files attached:

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

Peace Studies is a new journal aiming to become a leading reference for all aspects of peace and conflict research. The journal is devoted to publishing rigorously peer-reviewed articles (including original research and reviews), with the specific goal of disseminating works on political violence prevention, peace and health, peacebuilding and artificial intelligence, and approaches to assessing the effectiveness of efforts towards peace. For more information about the Editorial Board team, please see the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/peacestud/editors.

We believe that by combining our rigorous editorial policies with your expertise, we can continue to develop our high-quality journal. We thank you in advance for your interest and look forward to collaborating with you.

Peace Studies Editorial Office

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