In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Trends in Higher Education (ISSN: 2813-4346), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Trends in Higher Education is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 10 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold the position for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of educational policy and practice, educational leadership, educational administration and management, university teaching and learning, university pedagogy, educational technology, quality assessment and evaluation in higher education, and international and comparative studies in higher education;
• Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
• The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are publicized on journal media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• An opportunity to be promoted to Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participated in the peer-review process on the journal website;
• Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotion;
• Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
• Providing input on any new initiatives of journal development;
• Inviting submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in respective research fields.

Applications:

Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to higheredu@mdpi.com with the subject of “Trends in Higher Education Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 15 December 2026.

Selection process and announcement:

The selection process: initial screening of application materials → selection by the 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.