Editors and Editorial Boards

An indispensable core

Editors and Editorial Boards: An indispensable core

For Springer, working with—and for—the research community means working directly with the experts in the field. We work with a global community of Editors and Editorial Board Members —who serve as champions for their disciplines and custodians of the scientific record, working to build successful journals for their community.

These researchers and leaders give their precious time to run Springer’s journals, and help source important and essential research for Springer’s many book series. They develop networks for authors and peer reviewers, provide guidance to authors on how to improve their papers and advocate for their communities and their journals.

Ultimately they help safeguard the scientific accuracy of the published record and ensure that an author’s work commands the highest level of trust. We value the hard work and dedication our Editors put into this important and rewarding role and we are committed to working together and providing as much support and guidance as we can.

Springer is really enjoyable to work with. Good people and a good experience. I have really enjoyed the people I have had contact with. Great people. Knowledgeable and friendly.

Editor, 2020 Editor survey

Editor Services

We strive to support our editors with the tools and services they need for success. We want to make the role easier and more enjoyable so editors can focus on publishing the best research.

Springer provides platforms, infrastructure, advice, training and more to support these dedicated Editors where we can. Through their relationship with their Publisher, regular newsletters containing the latest updates and exclusive events, we’re here to support our thriving editorial community. We help address the greatest challenges allowing you to focus on publishing the best research, from helping to make finding the right peer reviewers less of a burden (Reviewer Finder) to preventing and addressing errors and misconduct with the expert support of our Research Integrity Group.

Editors do the hard work of independently leading their publications—they set the editorial direction and make editorial decisions, they manage peer review, and in all the ways that matter most, they truly manage their journals and books, and are the real champions behind the success of a publication.

Working with Springer has been a very satisfying experience and I not only would, but have, recommended others to take on editorial responsibilities with Springer as a result.

Editor, 2020 Editor survey

What motivates you to be an Editor?

To raise my profile
To help develop and shape the journal
To expand my global network
To provide me with experience

Recognizing Editorial Excellence

As champions of the research community, our Editors dedicate their time, expertise and leadership to support the needs of their research communities and ensure that an author’s work commands the highest levels of quality and trust. They work tirelessly to help authors improve their papers and provide an excellent author service—from submission, through peer review, and beyond. To recognize Editors exemplifying this excellent author service, Springer Nature has launched its Recognizing Editorial Excellence program.

This program celebrates Editors of journals that authors (via the Post Publication Author Satisfaction Survey) have identified as providing editorial excellence.