How do I become an editorial board member?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Early Career Researchers
• Journal Editorial Board Members
• Editorial Review Boards

Early Career Researchers

Whether you are a researcher currently working on an advanced degree, like a PhD or postdoc, or are only a few years out of your program, Sage offers an abundance of resources and services to support early career researchers (ECRs) throughout this initial stage as you work to establish yourself in your chosen field. For more information, please visit our webpage: Starting out: Early Career Researchers and Editorial Board membership 

Journal Editorial Board Members

When considering Editorial Board Member applications, journals usually look for the following:

• Researchers that are well-published and impactful in their field of research
• Researchers with strong peer-review capability
• Researchers that explore Guest Editor opportunities
• Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experience presenting at academic conferences or involvement in professional organizations)

For more information on how to become a Journal Editorial Board Member, please visit our Journal Editorial Board Members hub. 

Editorial Review Boards

A growing number of journals at Sage are launching Editorial Review Boards, which are sub-sections of the Editorial Board specifically aimed at researchers earlier on in their careers. Joining an Editorial Review Board provides researchers with vital peer-review experience, valuable experience working closely alongside journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as recognition and reward for peer review. Editorial Review Board members may also be considered for advancement to the full Editorial Board when these positions become available. More information on the benefits of joining an Editorial Review Board, whether you are eligible to apply, and how you can apply, can be found on our webpage: Editorial Review Boards.