For Reviewers
Thank you for your interest in reviewing for Nature Communications. These guidelines are intended to help you at all stages, from deciding whether to accept an invitation to delivering a helpful and constructive report.
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Before you accept
What to consider before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript.
Our editorial policies
Whether you are new to reviewing for Nature Portfolio or experienced, please read our editorial policies before you begin.
Writing your report
Advice on how to assess a manuscript and write a useful reviewer report.
Get recognition for your effort
Information on the ways we recognise your reviewing activity for Nature Portfolio journals.
Reviewer training
For more training resources, see the free online course Focus on Peer Review from Nature Masterclasses.
Peer review initiatives
Our initiatives to improve the quality and transparency of peer review.
