Belong – Nurture – Transcend
Together, we build a future where everyone thrives.
The Life Science Editors Foundation is a charity that aims to achieve diversity, inclusion, and equity in the scientific community. We provide support through the JEDI Awards and JEDI Alumni Awards and enhance visibility through Prepraise for Preprints.
Thank you to Life Science Editors for their generous sponsorship and ongoing support! 
BELONG
We create a welcoming community where every voice matters.
There is talent everywhere. At LSEF, we bring people together—scientists, students, editors and illustrators—to build a collaborative home for ideas, growth, and change.
Photo (L to R): Dr. Annie McPherson, Graduate Student Mr. Ziad Jowhar, Dr. Anita Corbett
“…Like so many young people today, I was searching for a way out, or some might say a way in…”
Mr. John Lewis, civil rights leader and congressman.
NURTURE
We provide the platform, tools and support to help individuals and communities grow.
We nurture potential with tailored resources, guidance, and visibility. Whether you’re building your career or refining your craft, we’re here to help you thrive. We assess preprints from underrepresented scientists in STEM to showcase their contributions.
Photo (L to R): Dr. Prachi Anand, Graduate Student Ms. Juliette Gorson, Dr. Mandë Holford
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Mr. Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist
TRANSCEND
We believe in change—for individuals, communities, and the world.
Our programs transform careers and lives, driving innovation and creating a ripple effect in the scientific community and beyond. Our unique team of volunteers includes scientific editors, grant specialists, and researchers who provide “behind-the-scenes” knowledge, valuable coaching, and diverse networks.
Photo (L to R): Dr. Marta Shahbazi, Dr. Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz
when the stories of women who didn’t know each other … came together, the pattern emerged very clearly, the similarity of experiences was startling.
Dr. Nancy Hopkins, Experience of Women at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the book Women in the Chemical Workforce: A Workshop Report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2000.
CALL FOR JEDI APPLICATIONS
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) awards are offered quarterly to scientists from around the world who face unfair obstacles to career progression in academia. Awardees receive feedback on and/or a language edit from one of our volunteers. Deadlines: March 10, June 10, September 10, December 10.
Photo: JEDI Awardee Dr. Nirosha Murugan
OUR IMPACT SO FAR!
Over 100 JEDI AWARDEES
Our volunteers have invested >1000 hours, equivalent to >100,000 USD to help JEDI awardees achieve their goals.
Photo (L to R): Graduate Student Ms. M. Florencia Menduni, Undergraduate Student Ms. Carla Costamagna, JEDI Awardee Dr. Mariela Monteoliva, Dr. M. Carla Guzzo, Dr. M. Soraya Salloum
Please Donate!
In the US? Text “JEDISCIENCE” to 44-321 to donate!
Life Science Editors Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit public charity. Your donations are tax deductible in the US.