We are now calling for expressions of interest from our Early Career Nephrologists and Scientists as ISN-KI Editorial Fellows in 2025-2027. ISN-KI Fellowships are non-funded positions, designed for early–career professionals and academics working in the field of nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation, and those interested in learning how to critically assess a manuscript, work as a team to evaluate the priority of manuscripts in a broader context, and manage editorial responsibilities within the context of a highly cited, top-ranked, reputable Nephrology journal.
The current call includes:
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- Early Career Nephrology Fellows with a record of rising trajectory in clinical and basic science nephrological research
- He/she will be supervised and mentored by an Associate Editor and/or the Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® and Kidney International Reports® during 24 months of their training and learn how to:
- Handle submitted manuscripts
- Handle revised/resubmitted manuscripts
- Invite reviewers for a first review
- Make the first decision
- Make final acceptance decisions
- Review submitted/resubmitted manuscripts
The Fellows are expected to attend the weekly Editorial meeting (maximum 90 mins) at 1 pm (Central European Summer Time)
Eligibility
- The individuals can be from any of the ISN regions
- Must be an ISN member of good standing
- Must have a Ph.D. or M.D. or similar degree
- Must have a research portfolio in clinical and/or basic nephrological research
- Must be in the early stages of their research career (no more than 7 years after receiving his/her doctorate, higher degree, or research/clinical Fellowship).
Process
- The nomination is submitted to the KI Editorial Board of Editors via the ISN awards coordinator.
- The KI Board of Editors will select the preferred nominees.
- The applicant must submit:
- A short curriculum vitae with statement of relevant skills and expertise
- A letter of intent
- A letter of recommendation by their mentors
- Once approved, the individual is notified that she/he has been awarded the title of “ISN-KI Editorial Fellow,” effective October 2025 – October 2027.
- Regular review and progress report is expected.
Expectations from ISN-KI Editorial Fellowship Awardees
- Acknowledgement of ISN-KI fellow designation at meetings where ISN project related work is presented
- Use of the ISN-KI fellow designation on publications where appropriate
- ISN membership renewal
- Contribution to ISN Renal News and Website
Submit your expression of interest for an Editorial Fellowship to the ISN awards coordinator by December 19, 2024
If you have questions, please contact the ISN awards coordinator.