Peer review at Cambridge
The foundation for scholarly excellence across all our books and journals, peer review ensures that published research is rigorous, ethical and significant to the discipline in question.
Whether you’re new to refereeing or a seasoned editor, our resources help you move research forward. You’ll find clear guidance on reviewing manuscripts, answers to common questions and practical resources to help you deliver timely, constructive peer review.
Why peer review?
As a reviewer you support the evaluation and selection of articles and book proposals, guiding editor decisions and making research more robust. Peer review considers the methodology, ethics and relevance of a manuscript, ensuring that research is valid and that readers can trust the findings.
Reviewing benefits you as a researcher
Conducting peer reviews can also benefit your career, raising your profile and building your expertise. It enables you to:
- Understand more about the editorial process
- Keep up to date with new research in your field
- Demonstrate your expertise in a global forum
- Earn reviewer incentives, such as discounts or vouchers.
Reviewing benefits you as a researcher
Conducting peer reviews can also benefit your career, raising your profile and building your expertise. It enables you to:
- Understand more about the editorial process
- Keep up to date with new research in your field
- Demonstrate your expertise in a global forum
- Earn reviewer incentives, such as discounts or vouchers.
How to ensure anonymity
Our journals use two online peer review systems: Scholar One and Editorial Manager. Our tips on maintaining reviewer confidentiality explain how to anonymise your personal information.
Read our instructions for anonymous manuscript annotation
Get recognition for reviews
We’ve partnered with the Web of Science to give you official recognition for your reviewer contributions. Find out more about adding verified reviews to your Web of Science profile and track your impact in our guide to Publons .
How to ensure anonymity
Our journals use two online peer review systems: Scholar One and Editorial Manager. Our tips on maintaining reviewer confidentiality explain how to anonymise your personal information.
Read our instructions for anonymous manuscript annotation
Get recognition for reviews
We’ve partnered with the Web of Science to give you official recognition for your reviewer contributions. Find out more about adding verified reviews to your Web of Science profile and track your impact in our guide to Publons .
How to peer review
How to peer review journal articles
Read our practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review journal articles
Read our practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
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How to peer review book proposals
Cambridge University Press has created a guide to give a practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review book proposals
Cambridge University Press has created a guide to give a practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review journal articles
Read our practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review journal articles
Read our practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review book proposals
Cambridge University Press has created a guide to give a practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn moreHow to peer review book proposals
Cambridge University Press has created a guide to give a practical introduction to conducting effective peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process.
Learn more
Peer review FAQs
Have questions about your role as a reviewer, ethics or how peer review works? Find answers to common questions in our FAQs.
Learn morePeer review FAQs
Have questions about your role as a reviewer, ethics or how peer review works? Find answers to common questions in our FAQs.
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Ethics in peer review
Cambridge University Press is committed to publishing ethics in all areas. Discover more about the five main areas of ethical considerations in peer review.
Learn moreEthics in peer review
Cambridge University Press is committed to publishing ethics in all areas. Discover more about the five main areas of ethical considerations in peer review.
Learn morePeer review FAQs
Have questions about your role as a reviewer, ethics or how peer review works? Find answers to common questions in our FAQs.
Learn morePeer review FAQs
Have questions about your role as a reviewer, ethics or how peer review works? Find answers to common questions in our FAQs.
Learn moreEthics in peer review
Cambridge University Press is committed to publishing ethics in all areas. Discover more about the five main areas of ethical considerations in peer review.
Learn moreEthics in peer review
Cambridge University Press is committed to publishing ethics in all areas. Discover more about the five main areas of ethical considerations in peer review.
Learn more