In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Applied Sciences is inviting interested and eligible Early Career Researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

Recruitment:
We plan to recruit a total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

Application eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Have a strong and impactful portfolio of publications in their field of applied natural science;
• Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Membership include:

• A certificate of being an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided. The term of Early Career Editorial Board 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 be promoted to a full Editorial Board Member will be provided contingent upon contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge 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 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 include:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among their peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing media content for their promotion;
• 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 papers’ content;
• Supporting the development of the journal through various means, such as providing suggestions, promoting the journal via academic networks, academic conferences, and 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 the strategies used by publishers.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

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

Application deadline: 31 December 2024 31 May 2025.

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.