eLife, the new funder-researcher collaboration in science communication, has announced that it is currently accepting submissions for its new journal. The open-access ‘eLife’ journal will be the keystone in the initiative’s efforts to lead change in scientific publishing. The 'eLife' journal is set for launch at the end of 2012.
First announced in summer 2011, eLife is a researcher-driven initiative backed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Max Planck Society and the Wellcome Trust. eLife's first aim is to launch an open-access journal for outstanding scientific advances that is also a platform for experimentation and showcasing innovation in research communication.
'eLife' is inviting submissions across the full breadth of life science and biomedicine - from the most basic and theoretical work to translational, applied and clinical research. The journal will publish the most influential findings - from advances in basic understanding to research with the potential to drive an entire field forward, and studies that demonstrate real-world outcomes.
In establishing a powerful presence in science publishing, the eLife initiative aims to lead change - to catalyse innovation in research communication through experimentation, collaboration and continuous improvement. With the call for papers, 'eLife' introduces a fresh approach to peer review and publication, in which decisions are swift and guidance to authors is concise and clear.
