Calls for editorial fellowship nominations

The editorial leadership teams for the below journals seek nominations for editorial fellowship positions for early-career psychologists (ECPs) who will bring experiential diversity to their work. The editorial fellowship program seeks to prepare the profession of psychology for the future by creating pathways to leadership roles for ECPs whose professional contributions or service demonstrate a commitment to addressing the needs of underserved populations or increasing access to psychological knowledge and publishing. Fellows serve 12-month terms beginning January 1, 2027; the position includes an honoraria stipend of $1,000 USD per fellow.

Hear from former editorial fellows about their background, fellowship experience, and advice to future fellows.

Qualifications

Fellowships are open to qualified candidates who meet the above description and have completed their education/training and are no more than 10 years postdoctoral. Candidates may hold a position at the rank of assistant professor (or equivalent, such as a research scientist); individuals in non-academic positions and suitable qualifications are also eligible. Qualified candidates may have experience conducting peer reviews. Expertise in topics relevant to the journal’s subject area, and/or academic publishing is desirable. We also look for evidence of a broad perspective, good judgment, exceptional communication skills, strong management skills, and a commitment to, or expertise in, experiential diversity. 

Responsibilities

The fellows will work closely with the journal’s editor or one of the associate editors to develop their editorial leadership skills. Each fellow will be mentored to serve as the action editor on approximately six to 12 manuscripts over the course of the year. This process will include screening manuscripts for appropriateness, identifying reviewers, making an editorial decision based on reviews, and shepherding the manuscript through to publication if accepted, all with mentorship from the editor or associate editor.

The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in monthly meetings with their mentor to ensure their goals are met. Most of these meetings will be video teleconferences, although in-person meetings at scientific conferences are also possible.

Fellows will be credited on the journal masthead and, upon successful completion of the fellowship, will become members of the journal’s editorial board. 

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest introducing themselves, their expertise, and an explanation of their interest in and appropriateness for the position, including how their participation in the program will contribute to the journal’s advancement, along with a copy of their CV, by submitting their application materials to the addresses indicated below.

Fellows may serve on only one journal each year. If you are applying to more than one journal, please indicate as such in your application and be sure to inform any editors if you have been selected for more than one position. Positions will begin on January 1, 2027.

The following journals are accepting editorial fellow nominations for 2027:

American Psychologist

Developmental Psychology

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

Health Psychology

Journal of Applied Psychology

Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

Journal of Comparative Psychology

Journal of Counseling Psychology

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

Journal of Experimental Psychology: General

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition

Journal of Family Psychology

  • Editor: Rachel Farr
  • Fellowships available: 5
  • Submit application materials. Applicants should ensure the subject line reads “JFP Editorial Fellowship” and should name all application materials with the format “[Last Name], CV.”
  • Deadline: November 1, 2026

Neuropsychology

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Psychological Bulletin

Psychological Methods

Psychological Review

Psychology and Aging

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

Rehabilitation Psychology

Stigma and Health

Last updated: September 2026Date created: July 2022

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