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2022 IASLC Reviewer Workshop

The IASLC invites applications for participation in our 2022 Reviewer Workshop, to be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 in Vienna, Austria (in conjunction with the 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer). Read below for more information regarding the workshop and how to apply.

About the Reviewer Workshop While peer review is critical to academic publishing and research, formal training opportunities for young physician scientists are limited. In an effort to improve reviewer performance and quality of manuscript reviews, the IASLC and JTO/JTO CRR will conduct a formalized workshop to train reviewers, in particular, to be able to make judgments on impact of manuscripts, which is the most difficult part of the review process. This one-day workshop will be held before the 2022 WCLC to train young and mid-career IASLC members in manuscript review. 
Workshop Objectives

The goal of the Reviewer Workshop is to build up a pool of excellent reviewers for IASLC journals. Workshop participants will gain an overall understanding of the review process and will learn:

  • The technical aspects of publishing, ethics and publication guidelines
  • To be critical reviewers
  • To be capable of judging the impact of a manuscript
  • To make decisions consistent with the impact factor of the journal under consideration
Eligibility Criteria

Workshop participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Active membership in the IASLC
  • Within 15 years of completing specialist training
  • From Europe
  • Prior review experience is preferred but not required
How to Apply

To apply:

  • CLICK HERE to access the application form. (opens in new tab)
  • Login using your IASLC Member Portal credentials.
    • If you do not know your credentials, click on the "Reset your Password" link to recover your user name and/or reset your password. If you are still unable to login, please email membership@iaslc.org. 
  • Once you have successfully logged in, you will be able to begin work on your application. You may save your application at any time and return to the system at a later date to continue your work. 
  • Deadline EXTENDED: Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:59 PM MDT.
Application Requirements

Your completed application includes the following:

  • Your current information (institution, position, research interests, etc.)
  • Information on your Residency/Training Program
  • Information on your previous review experience
  • Curriculum Vitae (PDF format preferred) that includes:
    • Work history (internships, jobs, volunteer work, etc.)
    • Education
    • Research Experience
    • Awards and grants
    • Presentations in scientific and professional meetings in regional, national, and international events
    • Publications in a peer-reviewed scientific journal in which you were an author
  • Letter of Commitment: No more than 300 words, describing your reason for wanting to participate in tis workshop, area of training and date completed, commitment to the highest standards of academic publishing and peer review. (PDF format preferred)
  • Letter of Support: A letter from your supervisor, department head, or an IASLC member in support of your application for this workshop. This letter must be on insitution/organization letterhead.(PDF format preferred)
Review and Selection

Applications are reviewed and scored by IASLC staff and an international review committee consisting of IASLC members. Final selections are made from the highest scoring applicants to achieve diversity and regional representation. 

Applicants will be notified of their status via email in May 2022.
Questions Questions may be emailed to: journals@iaslc.org.