Biology Open – Fast & Fair peer review
To accelerate our publication process, we are testing an initiative that prioritises fast but fair peer review. This approach pays reviewers (220 GBP per manuscript) while requiring them to complete high-quality reviews within a set timeframe. Our goal is to minimise delays associated with peer review while maintaining the highest standards of rigor and integrity. To learn more about our progress and future plans, read the Editorial by Daniel Gorelick, or visit the Fast & Fair peer review page.
Apply to be a reviewer at Biology Open
To expand the Fast & Fair peer review experiment to more subject areas, we are inviting members of our community to join the Biology Open peer reviewer pool. Your participation and commitment are key to the success of this initiative.
Requirements
- Reviewers must have a PhD and extensive research experience, ideally 5+ years post PhD in a biological or biomedical field.
- Reviewers must commit to:
- accepting or declining invitations to review within 1 business day
- submitting review reports that adhere to our rubric for publication within 4 business days of accepting to review
- following reviewer guidelines
- transparent peer review (your review will be published alongside published manuscripts)
If you have any questions, please reach out to fast.fair.reviewer@biologists.com.
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