The JAGS Junior Reviewer Program is designed to meet three objectives:
· To bring new, fresh voices into the JAGS review process · To train high quality reviewers · To build a community of scholars in aging-related fields
One of the key components to making this program successful is mentorship. Ideally applicants will identify a local mentor that will work with them throughout the program, and who will be responsible for a “first pass” critique of the junior reviewer’s reviews. It is preferred that the local mentor will have a strong connection to JAGS, for example, as a regular reviewer, editor, or member of the editorial board. Non-local mentors will be considered, provided they are clearly invested in the candidate's development and plan to give feedback to the candidate via phone, video, or email.
As a mentor, you agree to the following:
Available to the mentee to discuss a minimum of 4 reviews over the course of two years and to provide feedback to the mentee.