The European College of Sport Science (ECSS) invites applications from its members to serve on the ECSS Reviewing Panel and contribute to the scientific quality of the College’s activities.
This includes the review of abstracts submitted through the open abstract submission programme for the Annual Congress and the invitation to act as expert reviewers for the European Journal of Sport Science (EJSS). Where possible, Reviewing Panel members are expected to attend the Annual Congress.
The Chair of the ECSS Scientific Board presides over the Reviewing Panel.
31 August 2026
Who can apply
Ideally, Reviewing Panel members shall be ECSS Fellows or former winners of the ECSS Young Investigators Award (YIA), but must at least be ECSS Members. Candidates should have an emerging international research profile and a good understanding of developments in their field covered by our ECSS General Fields.
Term of the Panel
Reviewing Panel members are appointed for a four-year term, with re-appointment limited to one additional four-year term.
Compensation
The functions of ECSS Boards and Committees are carried out by volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to the work of the College. Members are responsible for their personal travel costs when attending the Annual Summer. In recognition of their contribution, Reviewing Panel members receive waived registration fees for the Annual Congress.
Application and selection timeline
- Application deadline: 15 October 2026
- Acceptance/rejection notifications: 15 December 2026
- Reviewing Panel term: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2030
How to apply
ECSS Members interested in joining the Reviewing Panel should submit their application form to office@sport-science.org by 15 October 2026 (24:00 CEST).
