Research: publishing it, reviewing it and talking about it publicly March 4, 2010

Sense About Science is holding a workshop on peer review in collaboration with the Research Information Network, Vitae, Elsevier and the Voice of Young Science.

This afternoon event is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

The workshop will discuss the process of peer review in journal publishing and explore the criticisms of the peer review process. What does peer review do for science? Does it detect fraud and misconduct? Will it illuminate good ideas or shut them down?

These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply send a CV and covering letter explaining your reasons for applying and stating any affiliations you hold to Julia Wilson jwilson@senseaboutscience.org

The closing date for applications to attend is Friday 19 February.

Official Website: http://www.rin.ac.uk/peer-review-workshop