ASA-CSSA-SSSA Peer Review Mentorship Program
This program pairs PhD students and postdocs in soil, crop, and agronomy sciences with expert mentors to develop peer review skills and prepare them for roles in scientific publishing.
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, offered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), is designed to foster professional development for early-career researchers in the soil, crop, and agronomy sciences. The program pairs PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with experienced peer reviewers, providing hands-on mentorship in the academic peer review process. This initiative aims to demystify peer review, enhance critical evaluation skills, and prepare participants for future roles as reviewers and authors in scientific publishing.
