The journals L&O, L&O Letters, and L&O: Methods, through their editorial fellows (Raelyn Cole Editorial Fellows), have launched a call for applications to select 12 early-career scientists to publish an Open Access article in the journal at no cost! The award is valued at approximately US$3,000–$3,600 and covers Open Access publication fees. In addition, applicants may receive advice from the editorial fellows on how to improve their manuscript before it is submitted to the journal’s peer review process.
The application form is very simple. Applicants will need to provide some personal and educational information, such as their affiliation and the year in which they obtained their highest degree (B.Sc., M.Sc., or PhD). This call for applications was specifically designed to prioritize scientists from underdeveloped and developing countries (the Global South) and scientists from groups that are under-represented in STEM fields. Your manuscript does not need to be finalized at the time of application, but you do need to have a writing timeline in place. The final deadline for manuscript submission is June 1, 2027.
The application can be found at this link, and the deadline to apply is July 10, 2026. If you have any questions, you may contact the editorial fellows at rcef.aslo@gmail.com. You can also follow the fellows on X at @rcef_aslo to learn more about this and other opportunities. Please help us spread the word about this opportunity to your colleagues and contacts!