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25 March 2026
Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Health Psychology Research
To foster a more dynamic and globally engaged academic community and to further enhance the journal’s international visibility, Health Psychology Research (HPR) warmly invites outstanding early-career researchers to join our Early-Career Editorial Board. We look forward to your contributions in advancing the field. Benefits of Becoming an Early Career Editorial Board Member Engage deeply in the peer review of cutting-edge manuscripts, stay abreast of emerging academic trends, and contribute directly to shaping the journal’s development. Receive an official Early-Career Editorial Board Member certificate. Enjoy priority handling of your submitted manuscripts. Opportunity for promotion to the journal’s Editorial Board based on performance and contributions. Collaborate closely with senior editors, Editorial Board members, and leading scholars worldwide to exchange ideas and expand your academic network. Develop academic leadership skills and gain valuable insights into international scholarly publishing. Application eligibility Under 40 years of age and in possession of a doctoral degree. Actively engaged in research in health psychology or related fields, with high-quality publications as first or corresponding author. Demonstrated enthusiasm for academic publishing, with strong scholarly judgment and a high sense of responsibility. Experience in organizing academic conferences, presenting at scholarly meetings, or reviewing manuscripts for international journals. Responsibilities Review at least three manuscripts per year, providing fair, rigorous, and constructive peer-review reports. Invite leading scholars from relevant fields, both locally and internationally, to submit manuscripts. Identify high-quality articles and contribute to promotional content. Promote the journal at academic conferences and within professional networks. Participate in Early-Career Editorial Board meetings and provide strategic suggestions for journal development. Application Process Please download the application form from the attachment. Please submit the completed application form along with your academic CV to hpr@healthpr.org with the subject of “HPR Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institution + Research Expertise”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed periodically. Outstanding candidates will be appointed accordingly. As positions are limited, recruitment will close once all vacancies are filled. All applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and decisions will be communicated via email as soon as possible.  
01 April 2025
Journal Ownership Change Notice
Health Psychology Research was founded in 2013 and transferred from Open Medical Publishing (https://www.openmedicalpublishing.org/) to POL Scientific (https://polscientific.com/)and will continue to be published by POL Scientific.  Editorial OfficeHealth Psychology Researchhpr@healthpr.orgPOL Scientific171 Skyview St. San Francisco, CA 94131 U.S.A.
01 April 2025
Peer Review Announcement
Since the journal of /Health Psychology Research/ was transferred from Open Medical Publishing (https://www.openmedicalpublishing.org/) to POL Scientific (https://polscientific.com/), the journal will shift from single-blind peer review to double-blind peer review starting from April 1, 2025. For more details, please visit the peer review process on the following website: https://polscientific.com/information/peer_review_process
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Health Psychology Research, Electronic ISSN: 2420-8124 Published by Health Psychology Research