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In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Forecasting (ISSN: 2571-9394), to promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and to support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Forecasting (2024–2025) is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

We plan to recruit a total of 20 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

The criteria for application eligibility are as follows:

• Applicants should have completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree within the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Applicants should have evidence of significant research achievements in the field of forecasting;
• Applicants should be willing to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Applicants should be researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

The benefits of being an Early Career Editorial Board Member include the following:

• 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 their academic visibility;
• There are opportunities to be promoted to an Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer-review process on the journal website;
• There are opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members.

The responsibilities of Early Career Editorial Board Members include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 your respective research fields.

Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to [email protected] with the subject of “Forecasting Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 31 December 2024.

Selection process:
The selection process includes an initial screening of application materials, selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members, an email notification, and issuing of a certificate of appointment.