eLife: blog-articles

eLife Latest: Announcing our three-year strategy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Outlining our goals for four priorities, our new strategy sets a course for growth as we continue working to transform research communication.

Inside Discovery: Ancient tradition to modern microbiology

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Norio Takeshita explores the microbiology of Japan’s national fungus and how it reflects centuries of human cultivation.

eLife Latest: Announcing Kamran Naim as new Chair of our Board

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Naim’s appointment comes as we also welcome a new early-career representative to help guide eLife in our mission to improve research communication for all.

The eLife Model: Three-year update

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000

New funding, awards for metadata and UX excellence, and outstanding research articles are among the highlights of the past year at eLife.

The eLife Model: Comparing eLife Assessments across revisions

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000

An analysis of more than 2,000 eLife articles confirms the willingness of authors to respond to peer reviews.

What is a Reviewed Preprint?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:20:29 +0000

Reviewed Preprints are the first step on an article’s journey with eLife. How do they compare to other types of publications, and what are the benefits to authors?

Inside Discovery: Where theory meets biology

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Veronika Koren talks about pursuing a theory of neural coding that doesn’t fit a simple narrative, and the resilience it took to see it through.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – December 2025 update

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we plan to take next

Inside Discovery: How do we understand one another?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Joe Barnby describes how a simple game uncovers the way humans make sense of a complicated social world, and what it means when that ability goes awry.

Annual Report: 2024 in review

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:50:00 +0000

In 2024, eLife continued with its efforts to make peer review and publishing better for science and scientists.

eLife and CLOCKSS: Partners in preservation

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

eLife is partnering with CLOCKSS to ensure that every stage of the eLife publishing process is preserved.

Publishing with eLife: “the future of science lies in greater transparency”

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Neuroscientist Magdalena Solyga shares her latest study and her experience publishing with eLife.

Publishing with eLife: Meet our editorial staff

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Meet the team behind the scenes supporting authors, editors, and reviewers, who make sure your submission journey is a smooth one.

eLife Magazine: Keep up with our latest content

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:53:23 +0000

By popular demand, you can now receive articles from eLife Magazine straight to your inbox with our fortnightly newsletter.

Publishing with eLife: “more a process of a collaboration than an exam you need to pass”

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

An author team shares their experience of eLife’s collaborative publishing process.

Research organisations still consider eLife papers in funding and hiring decisions

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We’ve just announced that more than 100 funders and institutions combined continue to consider eLife papers when evaluating research contributions – regardless of our Impact Factor loss last year.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – April 2025 update

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we will be taking next.

Publishing with eLife: “We chose eLife for an important philosophical reason…”

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We spoke with Mark Boothby, Professor of Immunology at Vanderbilt University, about his experience publishing with eLife.

The eLife Model: Improvements to research discoverability

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:45:00 +0000

We’ve made award-winning improvements to how you browse and discover research in eLife.

The eLife Model: Two-year update

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

How is the eLife Model driving change in research? We explore some key milestones and accomplishments of the first two years of a new era for research publishing.

eLife Community Ambassadors: 107 early-career researchers join the programme

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Advocates of responsible science practices representing over 30 countries have joined the programme to learn from each other and create change across the global research community.

eLife Global South Committee for Open Science: 2024 year in review

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In its first full year of existence, the eLife Global South Committee for Open Science has worked to connect researchers and initiatives dedicated to open science across the world.

Global South Committee for Open Science: Welcoming new members

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Three new members from the Caribbean, Indian subcontinent and Latin America join the committee to drive more inclusive, equitable and diverse scientific communication.

Publishing with eLife: “make positive impacts by contributing to such nourishing culture”

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Why do authors choose the eLife Model? We spoke to Hironori Funabiki at the Rockefeller University to learn his reasons.

A look back at 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

We take a look back at some of the key milestones and announcements of 2024.

Changes to eLife’s indexing status in Web of Science and Scopus

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

To best serve the needs of researchers, eLife will provide a partial feed of research to be indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. eLife will also move from the Scopus Journals Collection to the Scopus Preprints Collection.

The eLife Model: An update on progress following changes in Web of Science indexing status

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:05:34 +0000

Following the decision that eLife will not receive an Impact Factor in 2025, we share an update on how our model is doing since we were first placed “on hold” by Web of Science, and what we’re up to now.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – November 2024 update

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we’ll be taking next.

Science Communication: Tips for promoting your research

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Effectively communicating your research can help to maximise its impact in your field and communities. We share some advice on how to broaden the reach of your findings, and ensure that your message is properly understood.

Update on eLife’s indexing status at Web of Science

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:56:58 +0000

Following Web of Science’s decision to place eLife “on hold” while it reevaluates our review process, we explain what this means for authors and outline our next steps.

Open Science: What is publish, review, curate?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Publish, Review, Curate (PRC) solves some of the challenges in research communication today. We take a look at the range of organisations working to make PRC a bigger part of scholarly publishing.

eLife Ambassadors Programme: Applications are welcomed to join our 18-month training and capacity building researcher programme

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The eLife Ambassadors programme provides a solid foundation for scientists to learn and apply open science principles in their work and communities, with targeted support from our Communities team. This is a free programme.

Celebrating 10,000 submissions

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0000

Hear from authors about their experiences publishing with eLife, and how you can get involved in changing research communication.

Author Experience: “an open ‘conversation’… without the threat of rejection”

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What do authors think about publishing in eLife’s model? We spoke with Patrick Allard to find out about his experience.

Annual Report: 2023 in review

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

With the official launch of eLife’s new publishing model in January 2023, we look back on a year of activity supporting this alternative approach to research communication.

eLife Global South Committee for Open Science: Applications open for candidates to join for a two-year term

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

One year after forming this Committee, we’re inviting applications from researchers in the Caribbean, the Indian subcontinent, Latin America and Pacific Islands to join for a term starting January 2025.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Welcoming six new members

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Six new members join our Early-Career Advisory Group, to strengthen the voice of early-career researchers in transforming research culture and scholarly communication.

eLife opens recruitment for Editor-in-Chief

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

eLife is recruiting for a new Editor-in-Chief to drive change in research communication and guide our vision for the journal.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2024

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Fourteen researchers, eight of them as authors of Reviewed Preprints, have been recognised in the awards’ most geographically diverse cohort to date.

Author Experience: "Smooth, fair, and transparent"

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ushio Masayuki tells us about his experience publishing with eLife’s new model.

Author Experience: “innovative and intriguing”

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Chunxiao Li, postdoctoral researcher in vertebrate paleontology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, shares her experience of publishing a Reviewed Preprint with eLife.

eLife Community Ambassadors: A summary of their latest achievements

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Celebrating the global impact and achievements of eLife’s Community Ambassadors.

eLife Latest: Welcoming new eLife editors

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Bringing a broad range of expertise, 126 researchers join eLife’s editorial board

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Applications open for 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Awards of up to $5,000 are now available to researchers from underrepresented backgrounds or countries with limited funding to support their research, career and community.

Toward a New Open Access: The Gates Foundation policy refresh

Thu, 09 May 2024 13:20:00 +0000

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are shifting their focus toward preprints. What does that mean for grantees, for eLife and for Open Science?

Open Science: Why you should preprint your next paper

Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What are preprints and how do they benefit you and your research community? Plus find tools that help you keep up with the preprint literature.

Event Report: Symposium on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer outcomes

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Watch seven eLife authors showcase their research from our recent Special Issue.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Applications open for candidates to join in 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

We’re looking to elect early-career researchers to seven vacancies opening this August.

eLife Magazine: 1000 Insights and counting

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:03:10 +0000

From mapping the brain of fruit flies to the science behind kombucha, we look back at more than ten years of publishing Insight articles that explain the impact of a research paper in its field.

eLife Latest: April 2024 update on our actions to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This seventh report highlights our recent activities and planned actions for the next six months

Publishing with eLife: What to expect when you submit with eLife

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

How do you submit your research to eLife’s publish-review-curate model? What questions should you ask before submitting?

eLife Magazine: 300 Feature Articles and counting

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Feature Articles in eLife cover research culture, diversity and inclusion, and a wide range of other topics related to science and research.

eLife Latest: 2024 update on the diversity of our editorial community

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Our most detailed report on the diversity of eLife's editorial board showcases three years of progress, as well as areas for further improvement.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Your tips, tools and resources

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:35:29 +0000

A crowdsourced list of practical advice on how to navigate the research environment, from and for neurodivergent scientists.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Saying goodbye to leaving members

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000

We hear from Andy, Carolina, and Florencia as they finish their four-year term of advising at eLife and pass on their experiences to early-career researchers who wish to get involved in building change.

Focus Issue: Call for papers in Trained Immunity

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

After a decade of research into innate immune memory, we are pleased to launch a call for papers in trained immunity addressing what we have learned and what’s next for the field.

eLife’s New Model: One year on

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Explore key milestones, achievements and findings from the first year of eLife’s new model.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Introducing the eLife Global South Committee for Open Science

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The newly-formed Global South Committee for Open Science will advise eLife on how best to promote equitable collaboration and inclusion.

eLife Ambassadors Survey: Why do postdocs leave labs?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Discussions throughout the eLife Ambassadors programme have led to this initiative to investigate the reasons behind the premature departure of postdocs from research groups and the consequential impact of this phenomenon amid the ongoing postdoc crisis.

Science Communication: Seven tips for discussing preprints on social media

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Gain insights into tried-and-tested actions for communicating preprinted research effectively and responsibly on social media.

eLife Latest: Welcoming our newest editors in Africa

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Meet the 17 researchers in Africa who have just joined our editorial board.

eLife’s New Model: Introducing Reviewed Preprints

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Reviewed Preprints offer researchers an open and transparent way to share their research and receive fair assessment and feedback quickly. But what are they and how do they differ from other publication routes?

Statement from plurality of eLife editors

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

An open letter signed by more than 200 eLife editors affirms the importance of open, respectful disagreements and robust discussion as pillars of eLife's scientific mission.

Statement of the eLife Board of Directors

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:26 +0000

The board of eLife, which governs the organisation, has made the decision to replace our Editor-in-Chief.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Why Sparks of Change is publishing stories from neurodivergent researchers

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:30:01 +0000

What to expect from our new series of articles.

Mental Health in Mexico: A survey of researchers in academia

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:40:00 +0000

eLife Ambassador Christian Molina-Aguilar and his team of collaborators have created a survey to shed light on the experiences of researchers in Mexico in relation to their mental health and wellbeing.

Annual Report: 2022 in review

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

We reflect on a momentous year for eLife as we reached key milestones in our mission to transform research communication.

eLife New Model at Six Months: An ICOR analysis

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Explore data from the first six months of the new model and how it aligns with eLife’s goals.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A record fourteen researchers, including three Reviewed Preprint authors, have been recognised with awards to catalyse change and unlock new opportunities.

Publishing with eLife: Author Subhash Kulkarni’s experience

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A recent Reviewed Preprint author tells us about their experience of publishing in the new model.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Meet our new members for 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We welcome three new members to our Early-Career Advisory Group, working to reform research communication and culture.

African Reproducibility Network (AREN): Ambassadors bridging the gaps in open science adoption and advocacy across Africa

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Led by Emmanuel Boakye, our African Ambassadors and colleagues have created a continent-wide reproducibility network to improve and advocate for open science practices and research reproducibility across Africa.

eLife Latest: July 2023 update on our actions to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This sixth report highlights our accomplishments from the first half of 2023 and outlines our planned actions for the remainder of the year.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Applications open for 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds or from countries with limited funding can now apply for an award of up to $5,000 to support their research, career and community.

eLife Community: Ten simple rules for successful and sustainable African research collaboration

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how you can engage in true collaboration in this guide from African eLife Community Ambassadors

Publishing with eLife: An author’s experience

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

An author from the first revised Reviewed Preprint shares her experience of the new model and publishing with eLife.

eLife’s New Model: Initial three-month update

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:03:00 +0000

Since switching to our new model for publishing, we’ve seen consistent submissions and positive feedback from authors.

eLife Latest: Welcoming our newest editors

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Bringing a broad range of expertise, 115 researchers join eLife’s editorial board.

eLife Latest: Applications open for new Reviewing Editors in Africa

Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

eLife is looking to recruit researchers from this region with an open call for self-nominations to its editorial board.

Call for Pitches: “Neurodiversity in academia”

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Stories about being a neurodivergent scientist

Early-Career Advisory Group: Applications open for candidates to join in 2023

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

We’re looking to elect early-career researchers to three vacancies opening in August 2023.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Highlights of our work in 2022

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Over the past year, the group has worked with eLife’s leadership and staff to develop and implement the new publishing model and to champion a more just, equitable and inclusive global research culture.

Author Policy: eLife addresses “parachute science” to support meaningful collaborations

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Promoting inclusion in global research is a step towards creating a more just and equitable future that better supports research and researchers in the Global South.

eLife’s New Model: Your questions answered

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Read answers to frequently asked questions about Reviewed Preprints and publishing with eLife.

eLife Community: Elizabeth Ochola appointed to DORA Steering Committee

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:30:21 +0000

eLife congratulates our early-career advisor on becoming the newest representative in Africa for this worldwide initiative advancing responsible research assessment.

eLife’s New Model: A statement from our board

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

eLife’s Board of Directors has issued a public letter of support for our new publishing model.

eLife Community Ambassadors: RADI shines a light on rare disease communities

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Ambassador, Dr. Ana Paula Mendonça, drives forward awareness for rare disease through this new initiative started on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2023.

eLife Latest: Our thanks to Anna Akhmanova

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

After serving eLife as Deputy Editor since 2018, we extend our thanks to Anna Akhmanova for her contributions.

Open Peer Reviewers in Africa: A ‘train-the-trainer’ program pilot recap

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As the pilot of the Open Peer Reviewers in Africa project comes to an end, AfricArXiv, Eider Africa, eLife, PREreview, and the Training Centre in Communication Africa reflect on this collaborative effort to promote best open peer-review practices in Africa.

2023 eLife Community Ambassadors: New year, new model

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

While eLife’s new publishing model is focused on improving the ways research is communicated, our world-wide community of eLife Ambassadors is working towards reforming research culture and making science more accessible and reproducible.

Global Science Policy Network survey: Tell us what matters to you

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:45:00 +0000

Members of our eLife Ambassadors 2022 cohort are working together to enable other early-career researchers (ECRs) to understand the impact of, and get involved in science policy.

The eLife Model: Submit your research

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0000

In January 2023, we switched to a new way of publishing where all papers reviewed by eLife are published as Reviewed Preprints.

eLife Latest: January 2023 update on our actions to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

This fifth report on our ongoing work to address inequities in research and publishing reflects on our activities at the end of last year and plans for the next six months.

eLife Latest: Announcing our new board members

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

With their extensive range of experience and perspectives, our new board members will help direct eLife in its mission to transform research communication.

eLife's New Publishing Model: Ask our editorial team your questions

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:04:06 +0000

Join us for a webinar on January 2023 at 6pm GMT, and ask our editorial team your questions about our new publishing process

For Authors: Updates from eLife’s Ethics Committee

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

An update on eLife’s Ethics Committee’s recent efforts and future plans.

Webinar Report: Micropublications, Open Collaboration and Reducing Intellectual Waste in Science

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Our speaker delves into the barriers to the true aim of research- to discover and advance knowledge, and how achieving this depends on global and inclusive structures for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2022

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

12 scientists from around the world are recognised with awards to catalyse change and unlock new research and career opportunities, including five authors of Reviewed Preprints.

eLife Latest: Gender diversity of eLife peer reviewers

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Self-reported demographic data offer insights into the gender balance of our reviewer base, but low response rates limit some analyses.

eLife's New Model: Funders support use of reviewed preprints in research assessment

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Funders and other research organisations are embracing reviewed preprints as an alternative way to assess researchers, and call on others to do the same.