Supporting Early Career Researchers: An Opportunity with JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications is proud to announce a special initiative designed to champion early career researchers. This program offers a unique opportunity for emerging scholars to gain significant exposure and support in publishing their groundbreaking work.

We're awarding a limited number of Article Processing Fee (APF) waivers and providing a valuable pathway for researchers to be published in one of five eligible JMIR Publications journals: JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, JMIR Biomedical Engineering, JMIR Neurotechnology, JMIR Perioperative Medicine, and JMIR XR and Spatial Computing.

Beyond the APF waiver (valued at $1500!), each award package includes a publicity press release, a digital certificate and badge, a featured post on the JMIR blog, an awards ceremony webinar where winners can present their research, a framed version of the published article, and an eCollection of winning articles. This comprehensive support aims to truly elevate your research and provide a strong foundation for your academic journey.

You can find more detailed information about this exciting initiative and how to apply right here.

Why Highlight Early Career Research?
Highlighting early-career research is absolutely essential for the advancement of science and innovation. These researchers often bring fresh perspectives, novel methodologies, and groundbreaking ideas that can challenge existing paradigms and open entirely new avenues of inquiry.

However, limited experience with publishing processes and systemic barriers can often make it difficult for these bright minds to share their work widely. By offering targeted resources like this initiative, JMIR Publications is helping to level the playing field, ensuring that promising work doesn't go unnoticed simply due to a lack of access or familiarity with academic publishing norms. Ultimately, investing in early-career researchers isn't just about individual growth; it's a direct investment in the future of knowledge itself.

JMIR Publications' Mission in Action
JMIR Publications’ mission is all about facilitating collaboration and the dissemination of ideas among leaders in the health technology space. We achieve this through leading-edge thinking, community involvement, and continuous innovation, with the ultimate goal of connecting vetted, quality research outputs in novel, effective, and timely ways with those who truly need it. This initiative for early-career researchers directly aligns with our mission by empowering the next generation of thought leaders to share their valuable contributions, ensuring that impactful digital health research reaches the wider scientific community and the public.

Why You Should Apply
If you’re an early-career researcher with work that aligns perfectly with the scope of one of the five eligible JMIR journals, this is a unique opportunity to be selected for a prestigious publishing award that includes a full APF waiver. In addition to having your work published in a leading peer-reviewed journal, awardees will receive enhanced visibility through media features, a digital badge and certificate, a beautiful framed version of their article, and the incredible opportunity to present their research at a formal awards ceremony.

Before you dive in and apply, please carefully review the specific journal scopes and eligibility requirements. We want to make sure your submission meets all criteria so it can be fully considered.

This is more than just a waiver—it's a chance to elevate your work, expand your reach, and join a dynamic network of researchers who are actively pushing the boundaries of digital health and innovation. Ready to make your mark?

If navigating the publication process seems daunting, JMIR Publications is here to guide you. We've compiled essential resources to help you understand our submission guidelines, from formatting your manuscript and understanding ethical considerations to obtaining necessary identifiers and managing publication fees. Our goal is to demystify the process and empower you to confidently submit your valuable research to our peer-reviewed journals. Visit our Early Career Researcher Resources webpage to learn more.

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