Join a reviewer mentorship program
The APA Journals program is committed to increasing participation of psychology students and early career psychologists (ECPs) in the scholarly publishing process.
A growing number of APA journals offer formal peer review and writing mentorship or fellowship programs, while also encouraging ECP and student submissions via instructions to authors and publishing special issues and sections on topics with special relevance to ECPs.
APA Journals mentorship programs
These journals explicitly encourage student or ECP involvement in the peer review process through formal mentorship programs.
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied (JEP: Applied)
Visit JEP: Applied’s Student Review Program page to learn about the journal's efforts to increase the scientific expertise of junior researchers. Explore the general Reviewer Guidelines for tips on what should be included in a review of a JEP: Applied manuscript.
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Visit the Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology website to learn about the journal and its editorial vision.
If you are interested in becoming a junior reviewer, contact the editorial office about the peer review mentorship program.
Additional APA resources
APA Office on Early Career Psychologists
APA recognizes the unique interests and concerns of people who have received their doctoral degree within the past ten years. Visit the website of the APA Office on Early Career Psychologists for ECP-focused resources, including networking opportunities, career resources, APA governance news, advocacy, and more.
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)
APAGS is the voice of student concerns within the APA. APAGS develops, endorses, and disseminates information to students about relevant education and training issues, legislative positions and developments, and future directions or changes in the field, through printed resources and the website. APAGS also creates and supports opportunities for students in the form of scholarships and awards, association advocacy work, and a host of development activities.