Editorial Fellowship - 2026 - Boston Congress of Public Health

BCPHR Editorial Fellowship

The Boston Congress of Public Health Review (BCPHR) recently completed recruitment for its 2026 cohort. The call for the 2017 cohort will be announced in the coming months.

The two-month virtual fellowship educates aspiring academic journal editors and reviewers in the process of peer review, editing, and publishing. Fellows participate in learning sessions as well as hands-on engagements in all aspects of the publication process. They take turns serving as Reviewers, Associate Editors, and Managing Editor for BCPHR, and help manage submissions, review and provide recommendations manuscripts, communicate with authors, and participate in regular group meetings with current editorial staff.

Watch our recent webinar to learn more about the program!

Who Should Apply?
We are seeking self-directed and highly motivated individuals who have:

Strong writing and editing skills
An interest in working in an academic publishing space.
A passion for peer review research and public health, particularly when examined through the lenses of social justice and equity.

Who to Expect?
Participants will gain:

In-depth knowledge of the peer review process
Insight into the characteristics of well-executed manuscripts
Understanding of the publishing process through training in the roles of managing editor, associate editor, and reviewer.

Program Participation/Activities

Completion of online training course and other educational materials.
Review of selected manuscripts, in consultation with editors.
Attendance at regular group meetings.
Opportunity to join the Journal as a reviewer or editor upon completion of the fellowship.

Applicant Eligibility:

Applicants from public health and aligned fields are encouraged to apply. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, or a related field.
A basic understanding of scientific research. Applicants with experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals and other research-related materials are preferred.
Must be able to join all training sessions (see schedule below).
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred (but not required): Working knowledge of software tools and platforms used for peer review and public health research (e.g., manuscript management systems, statistical software).
Preferred (but not required): Reviewing experience of academic journals.