Promoting a more inclusive and diverse scientific community through free feedback, mentorship, and outreach.
Belong
We are dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the life sciences and supporting researchers from diverse backgrounds through editorial and mentorship services.
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 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. One of our initiatives is to showcase preprints from underrepresented scientists.
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
Our Volunteers offer free feedback on manuscripts, grant proposals, and job applications to scientists from underrepresented groups in the scientific community. They also mentor through one-on-one and group programs, and raise awareness via educational outreach activities.
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.
Awards
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 a manuscript, grant proposal, or job application from one of our volunteers. Deadlines: March 10, June 10, September 10, December 10.
Photo: JEDI Awardee Dr. Nirosha Murugan
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Life Science Editors Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit public charity. Your donations are tax deductible in the US.
Thank you to Life Science Editors for their generous sponsorship and ongoing support! 