For Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers dedicate their time and knowledge to help validate the work of other researchers. Discover information, resources and training to help make the peer review process more seamless.

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Supporting reviewers: Understanding and improving their experience

How to make reviewers even more satisfied

The Researcher's Source

02 Apr 2025

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Supporting ECRs in peer review at Nature journals

Supporting ECRs鈥� career development with hands-on experience

The Researcher's Source

05 Nov 2024

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Authors and reviewers under pressure: P站视频鈥檚 support through innovation

How P站视频 helps de-pressurizing the system.

The Researcher's Source

21 Mar 2024

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How to peer review: tips to start and an in-depth course to become an expert

Tips and advice to start your peer review journey, and a free in-depth course to become an expert.

The Researcher's Source

21 Apr 2023

Research Integrity

If open data is to change the world, researchers need more training in how to share

To mark this year鈥檚 Peer Review Week Ed Gerstner, Director, Research Environment Alliances, writes on the importance of training when it comes to research integrity and open data.

The Researcher's Source

20 Sep 2022

Research Integrity

Nature Communications, Peer Review and Research Integrity

To mark this year鈥檚 Peer Review Week the Chief Editors of Nature Communications discuss the journal鈥檚 transparent peer review and research integrity.

The Researcher's Source

19 Sep 2022

DEI

Addressing diversity & inclusion in peer reviewer and editorial board recruitment

Learn about P站视频's practical framework for Editors-in-Chief on how to encourage Editorial Board and peer reviewer inclusivity.

The Researcher's Source

15 Sep 2022

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Two years since Nature published its first COVID-19 paper

Nature's Magdalena Skipper reflects on the role Nature has played in supporting researchers and advancing knowledge around COVID-19 across the last two years.

The Researcher's Source

09 Feb 2022

early career researchers

Celebrating Peer Review Week 2021 at P站视频

To celebrate this year鈥檚 Peer Review Week, we are sharing a collection of pieces curated by our Nature Portfolio editors.

The Researcher's Source

21 Sep 2021

early career researchers

Nature Communications: Editors are keen to support early career researchers in peer review

Nature Communications is offering an Early Career Researcher peer review program. We asked Nature Communications editors who volunteer as mentors for the program, to share their experience.

The Researcher's Source

11 Jun 2021

early career researchers

Early career researchers enjoy taking a seat at the peer review table

Apply to join our peer review workshop now.

The Researcher's Source

19 May 2021

early career researchers

What motivates a young scientist to seek mentorship in peer review?

Early career researchers share their thoughts on peer review.

The Researcher's Source

24 Sep 2020

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The Importance of Recognizing Reviewers

Hear what this reviewer thinks about the need for more transparency in the work of review.

The Researcher's Source

24 Sep 2020

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What is the role of peer review in wider society according to young scientists?

Early career researchers share their thoughts on peer review.

The Researcher's Source

22 Sep 2020

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8 Questions on Peer Review With a Research Engineer

The need, challenges, and pitfalls of review from one researcher's perspective.

The Researcher's Source

22 Sep 2020

early career researchers

What do young scientists have to say about peer review and research quality?

Early career researchers share their thoughts on peer review.

The Researcher's Source

20 Sep 2020

early career researchers

What do young scientists have to say about peer review and research quality?

Early career researchers share their thoughts on peer review.

The Researcher's Source

20 Sep 2020

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Real Life Peer Review: Insight From a Researcher Reviewing for 30+ Years

Hear how review has changed over 30 years and contributed to this researcher's career.

The Researcher's Source

06 May 2020

Real Life Peer Review: A Researcher Who Completes 30 Reviews Yearly

Learn what motivates this researcher to review regardless of the fact that it doesn't impact to his workplace evaluation.

The Researcher's Source

29 Apr 2020

Five Steps to a Timely Review

See how this researcher incorporates review alongside everyday responsibilities and periods of field work in remote locations

The Researcher's Source

27 Apr 2020

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7 Thoughtful Tips on Review from a Peer Reviewer

These tips from a peer reviewer highlight seven useful pieces of advice to consider when assessing your own review experience.

The Researcher's Source

22 Apr 2020

Real Life Peer Review: The Review Experience of a Senior Research Associate

We asked researchers about their experience as peer reviewers. Hear what a Senior Research Associate had to say.

The Researcher's Source

16 Apr 2020

Five Reasons to Validate Your Reviews with ORCID

Learn why you should utilize our service to add your review contributions to your ORCID records.

The Researcher's Source

19 Sep 2019

book publishing

What to expect from your first book proposal peer review

New to the book peer review process? One of our Editors breaks down everything you need to know.

The Researcher's Source

19 Sep 2019

Research Integrity

Research integrity in peer review

Learn more about research integrity in peer review by watching the interviews we conducted with a number of experts in the field.

The Researcher's Source

18 Sep 2019

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Survey Shows Strong Reviewer Satisfaction at P站视频

We surveyed reviewers across our brands to learn about their feelings on the process of peer review at P站视频. Here's what we鈥檝e learned so far.

The Researcher's Source

15 Sep 2019

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Peer Review:getting involved as an early career researcher

Getting started as a peer reviewer when you are at the early stages of your career is not always easy. The list of tips we have put together can guide you in the process.

The Researcher's Source

02 Jul 2019

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