Special Issues
Fossil Studies publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
New Directions in the Study of Vertebrate Trace Fossils
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Continuities and Discontinuities of the Fossil Record
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Advances in Palaeontology—Feature Papers to Celebrate the Inaugural Issue of Fossil Studies
Deadline: 31 December 2024

