Understand how peer review works
Science is underpinned by the support and expertise of peer reviewers who contribute to the quality and progression of science. Our peer reviewers are experts in their field, helping us offer rigorous, constructive and trustworthy review of articles submitted to the Royal Society journals. Discover more about the peer review process, tips for new reviewers, as well as exploring the benefits of co-review. Are you interested in volunteering to be a peer reviewer? Find out more about reviewing for the Royal Society journals.
Reviewers
Find the main benefits of reviewing for a scientific journal with the Royal Society
Getting started with peer review
Watch the video for an overview of the peer review process
Phil Hurst
In Publishing
1 min read
Are you co-reviewing?
Reviewing the work of colleagues has always been a vital part of an academic career. But how can…
Volunteer as a preprint reviewer
Connect to the ASAPbio Preprint Reviewer Recruitment Network
Professor Sarah Brosnan
In Publishing
4 min read
A few pointers for a good review
Proceedings B senior editor Professor Sarah Brosnan shares her editorial experience and provides…
Shalene Singh-Shepherd
In Publishing
3 min read
Writing a review—the do’s and don’ts
Proceedings B Senior Editor, Dr Maurine Neiman, discusses the value of peer review and highlights…
Dr Rebecca Sear
In Publishing
4 min read
What makes a good or a bad peer review? Tips for excelling at reviewing
Dr Rebecca Sear has given us some further thoughts about what makes a good or bad review.
Editorial Team
In Publishing
4 min read
Responding to decision letters: a how-to guide for new authors
The Royal Society Publishing Editorial team provides some tips for new authors for how to respond…
Publishing Editorial Team
In Publishing
2 min read
The science behind the story: how can a reader be sure that research is trustworthy?
Peer review week 2020: The science behind the story