Researchers reveal the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer review | Nature Index

Researchers reveal the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer review | Nature Index

The costs of drawn-out peer reviews

The peer-review process can sometimes take years. During that time, lines of research are abandoned, grants are harder to win, and researchers feel unable to compete for fellowships and jobs. Four researchers across different fields share the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer reviews and how things could improve.

Nature Index | 6 min read