mBio Early-Career Editorial Board 2027–2028: Applications Open for Microbiology Researchers Worldwide

Overview

The American Society for Microbiology is offering a professional development initiative through its journal mBio. The Early-Career Editorial Board programme provides emerging investigators with structured training, hands-on manuscript evaluation experience, and mentorship from experienced editors. The initiative is structured around a three-month instructional phase followed by a twelve-month mentored reviewing phase, running from spring 2027 through summer 2028.

Who can apply

The professional development opportunity is intended for early-career researchers working in the sciences, particularly those with expertise relevant to the microbiology research published by mBio. Applications are welcomed from all geographic regions, with explicit encouragement for individuals belonging to groups that are underrepresented in the scientific community.

What you get

Participants receive biweekly online training sessions covering peer review principles, publication ethics, bias reduction, the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and feedback construction. Board members are subsequently paired with an mBio editor for individualized guidance, completing roughly one manuscript review per month while receiving personalized feedback to improve their reviewing techniques and academic profile.

Key dates

Applications open on 19 October 2026 and close on 11 December 2026. The programme term runs from spring 2027 through summer 2028.