Call for Editor In Chief

2026-02-27

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Health Research Review (HRR) is pleased to invite applications and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief. Published by SPIDER Publishing, HRR is dedicated to advancing high-quality research in public health, clinical sciences, healthcare systems, epidemiology, health policy, and interdisciplinary health research.

The journal seeks a visionary and experienced academic leader to provide strategic direction, ensure rigorous scholarly standards, and strengthen its international academic standing. The Editor-in-Chief will play a central role in shaping editorial policy, maintaining a transparent and robust peer review process, expanding global engagement, and positioning the journal as a credible platform for impactful health research.

This position is voluntary and non-remunerated, with an initial three-year term, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement.

Role and Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will:

  • Provide academic and strategic leadership

  • Oversee the peer review and editorial decision-making process

  • Appoint and coordinate Associate Editors and Editorial Board members

  • Ensure high scholarly and ethical standards in accordance with international best practices

  • Promote the journal within global health and medical research communities

  • Support indexing, abstracting, and visibility initiatives

Benefits

Although voluntary, the position offers:

  • Prestigious leadership recognition in an international health research journal

  • Enhanced academic visibility and professional distinction

  • Opportunity to shape the journal’s scientific direction and long-term growth

  • International networking and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

  • Formal certificate of appointment

  • Potential renewal and long-term editorial leadership engagement

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

  • Hold a doctoral degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Medicine, or a closely related field

  • Demonstrate a strong and active publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals

  • Have prior editorial or significant peer-review experience

  • Exhibit leadership capacity and commitment to research integrity

Senior and internationally recognized scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.