In order to further enhance the international influence of Fluids (ISSN: 2311-5521) and support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Fluids is inviting interested and eligible researchers from academia to apply for Editorial Board membership.

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

Application eligibility:

• Researchers must have completed their doctorate/Ph.D. in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Researchers must have served as the first author/corresponding author on at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts in the last five years;
• Researchers must have published impactful work in the field of fluids;
• Researchers must currently (at the time of application) hold a senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor title in academia;
• Researchers must be actively engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits for Editorial Board Members include the following:

• Publishing one paper per year free of charge in Fluids by simply referencing the waiver in the cover letter accompanying your submission;
• Receiving travel grants if you lead a successful Special Issue and would like to promote it at conferences that you attend or organize;
• Enjoying additional sponsorships for conferences organized by Editorial Board Members;
• Growing your network, prestige, and influence among scholars in your research community;
• Building and directing the community by identifying and introducing suitable collaborators;
• Gaining a fresh perspective and unique insights into how this field is developing.

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members include the following:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to their research interests (i.e., whether to accept them for publication);
• Setting up at least 1 Special Issue during their term on a topic related to their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to their research field);
• Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
• Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
• Attending Board Meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
• Reviewing manuscripts or helping to identify suitable reviewers for the journal.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your resume to fluids@mdpi.com with the subject “Fluids Editorial Board Application + Name”.

Application deadline: 30 June 2025.

Selection process:
The initial screening of application materials will be followed by selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members; an email notification will follow, and thereafter a certificate of appointment will be issued.