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2024 Editorial Scholars Program

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Overview
The Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) and Oxford University Press are pleased to announce the 2024 Editorial Scholar’s Program. This opportunity is offered to early career members to enhance their skills as reviewers of manuscripts and expand the pool of qualified peer reviewers for the Society’s journals (NeuroOncology, NeuroOncology Advances, and NeuroOncology Practice). The program will also offer an introduction to the journals’ production and post-publication activities. The broader goal of the program is to increase exposure to, involvement in, and commitment to the journal peer-review process, ethical considerations, editing, and publishing of medical research manuscripts among early-stage researchers.

Early-career faculty members (within 7 years of a first faculty position) interested in pursuing an editorial role in scientific publishing will participate in 3 training sessions and be mentored by a journal Associate Editor or Editorial Board Member. The training sessions will involve 2 virtual group meetings to review the scientific publishing process and discuss the characteristics of a structured peer review.  The third training session will be an in-person mentoring session at the 2024 SNO meeting in Houston, TX, that will involve small breakout groups to discuss mock reviews. Following the completion of the 3 sessions, scholars will work with their assigned editorial mentors to conduct real time co-reviews of at least 2 manuscripts with feedback provided by mentors.

Educational Goals
Upon completion of this program, participants will have an improved understanding of the publishing enterprise and aspects of the review process.  Specifically, the program will address:
  • The various roles of editor, reviewer, and publisher to gain a broad understanding of the overall scientific publishing process.
  • An overview of the editorial procedures and training on the peer review system and software.
  • The characteristics of well-conducted research with respect to communication style, design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation that are critical aspects of manuscripts being considered for publication.
Eligibility
Participation in the course is through a competitive application process and is open to junior faculty (within 7 years from first appointment) from pediatric and adult neuro-oncology in clinical, basic, or translational science areas from any associated discipline.  Please note that applicants cannot serve on, or accept appointment to, the boards of editors of any journal during the length of the program.

SNO’s Commitment to DEI
SNO is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a critical part of all of our educational initiatives—in our journals, conferences and online courses. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in science and medicine are strongly encouraged to submit applications for the Editorial Scholars Program. 

Application Procedure
The online application procedure requires the following items to be received in the SNO administrative office by the application deadline of March 29, 2024. 
  • Applicant information and checklist
  • A NIH formatted biosktech (must have published at least 1 peer-reviewed article)
  • A letter of interest (1-page limit) detailing your (1) objectives in applying for the scholarship, (2) prior experience with peer review, (3) what strengths you bring to the position, (4) your area of expertise using the journal classifications*, and (5) commitment to complete all course activities
  • A letter of recommendation, no more than 2 pages in length, from a division chief or other senior faculty indicating that you will have sufficient time to participate.
*Available within the Journal’s Editorial Manager system after you register for an account at https://www.editorialmanager.com/n-o/  If you already have an account, navigate to "Update My Information” under your account settings after logging in.

To apply, click here.

Applications will be reviewed by the Steering Committee and applicants will be notified by May 1, 2024, regarding acceptance into the program. 

International Travel Scholarships Available 
TWO
recipients of the 2024 Editorial Scholars’ Program who are from low-income or developing nations will be awarded a travel scholarship to attend the Editorial Scholars’ in-person session and main scientific sessions at the SNO Annual Meeting in Houston, TX, November 21-24, 2024. 

In order to be considered for the travel scholarship, you must meet the guidelines: 
  • Be a recipient of the 2024 Editorial Scholars Program.
  • Has not previously received a travel scholarship from SNO to attend the SNO Annual Meeting.
  • From one of the eligible countries listed here.  
Scholarship total value: $3,800 USD
Hotel: $1,000
Registration: $800
Travel support: $2,000

Recipients of the travel scholarships will be selected by the 2024 Editorial Scholars Committee. 

Feedback from 2023 Editorial Scholars:
  • “Really enjoyed this course! It was very educational and enjoyable - provided much helpful insight into the overall peer review and editorial process. Especially enjoyed the SNO sessions as well as mentored review article cases. Many thanks for allowing us the opportunity!”
  • “Wonderful session, so educational, informative, and fun!!”
  • “The goals of the Editorial Scholars program are excellent. I truly welcome the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues to perform peer review activities at a high level for the journal.”
  • “I really loved the interactive components, where the audience could ask questions in chat and then the panel answered, it was really interesting to hear the discussion and input from several panelists!”

Steering Committee
Roy Strowd- SNO Career Development and Training Committee representative and AAN liaison
Macarena de la Fuente- SNO Women and Diversity Committee representative
Minesh Mehta- Associate Editor for NeuroOncology
David Schiff- Associate Editor for NeuroOncology
Burt Nabors- Editorial Board Member for NeuroOncology
Elizabeth Martinson- Editorial Manager for NeuroOncology
Susan Chang Editor-in-Chief for NeuroOncology

Program Manager
Shelley Pressley- Society for NeuroOncology