The JCF Reviewer Mentorship Program provides a structured program on how to conduct and write an effective peer review on a wide range of paper types typically seen in scientific academic journals. The list of program graduates are listed by cohort on the JCF Masthead in every issue of the journal.
This 9-month long program involves pairing mentees with mentors (skilled experienced reviewers) to conduct reviews on selected papers submitted to JCF in real-time. Coupled with these assignments are curated monthly didactic sessions to cover review conduct, statistics pearls, the importance of reviewing with the lens of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging, among others on a virtual platform.
Graduates of the program receive a Certificate of Completion and a letter sent to their institutional leadership about their participation and completion of the program. Previous graduates have also been invited to lead editorials for publication in JCF.
The application portal to be considered for the 2027 cohort of the program will open in October 2026.
