In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410-3888), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Fishes (2024–2025) is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
A total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited.

Application Eligibility:

• Significant research achievements in the fields of fish and aquatic animals, fisheries and aquaculture;
• Willingness to spend enough time to contribute to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations);
• Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave).

Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided. The term of Early Career Editorial Board membership is two years and can then be renewed;
• 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 exchange ideas with internationally influential researchers in this field; opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and 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 two 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 fishes@mdpi.com with the subject of “Fishes Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 30 April 2025.

Selection Process and Announcement:
Initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.