ASA-CSSA-SSSA Peer Review Mentorship Program
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The ASA-CSSA-SSSA Peer Review Mentorship Program by the Soil Science Society of America trains early-career soil, crop, and agronomy researchers in peer review through expert mentorship.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Mentorship opportunity; no direct monetary award; provides professional development and peer review training.
Summary: Mentorship program pairing PhD students and postdocs in soil, crop, and agronomy sciences with experienced peer reviewers to build peer review skills.
Key Information: For ASA, CSSA, or SSSA members pursuing a PhD or postdoc only.
Description
The ASA-CSSA-SSSA Peer Review Mentorship Program, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), is a professional development initiative for early-career researchers in soil, crop, and agronomy sciences. Through this program, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are matched with experienced peer reviewers to gain practical experience and mentorship in the peer review process. The goal is to cultivate critical evaluation skills, provide insight into scientific publishing, and prepare participants for future roles as reviewers and authors.
