PRF Editorial Board Application

PRF Editorial Board Application
Thank you for your interest in joining the Pain Research Forum (PRF) Editorial Board—a program of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). We are excited to welcome up to 20 new members to support the relaunch of PRF and its expanded mission in 2025.

Editorial Board Member Role Description

IASP–PRF Editorial Board Members are senior scientists and clinicians (Assistant Professor or equivalent and above) who guide the content and direction of the Pain Research Forum, an international platform for pain science news, dialogue, and engagement.

As an Editorial Board Member, you will:
- Attend quarterly virtual board meetings
- Produce or oversee at least two content contributions per year (e.g., articles, interviews, Papers of the Week, webinars, or discussion posts)
- Help identify emerging trends, noteworthy research, and underrepresented areas in pain science
- Promote engagement on The Pain Researcher, our scientific discussion board
- Serve as a mentor and partner to Early Career Contributors
This is a volunteer role with a three-year term. PRF Board Members help elevate the visibility and quality of international pain research while strengthening the global IASP community.
Eligibility

As an international organization, global representation on the Editorial Board will be prioritized.

We invite applications from individuals who:
- Are Assistant Professors or equivalent and above
- Conduct preclinical, translational, clinical, or psychology-based pain research
- Have the time and interest to meaningfully contribute to PRF's editorial direction
Early Career Contributors will continue to support PRF under the guidance of Editorial Board members.

Application Deadline

25 July 2025
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
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Country*
e.g. Ethiopia, France, etc.
IASP Member number*
Do you self identify as a person with the lived experience of pain?
Are you a trainee or early career member?
Current Professional Title(s) and Affiliation/Institution(s):*
e.g. Director, Center for Pain Research
Specialty*
e.g. Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Orthopedics, etc.
Occupation*
e.g. Basic researcher, Clinical researcher, Educator, Clinician, Retired, etc.
Area(s) of Expertise
(Examples: basic science, clinical pain research, translational research, etc.)
Please complete the following sections:
Why are you interested in serving on the PRF Editorial Board? *

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Which of the following activities are you interested in contributing to? (check all that apply)*

Paper of the WeekWriting or reviewing news/commentaryWebinar planning or speaking participation or moderationPodcast developmentSupporting The Pain Researcher discussion boardPromoting PRF and RELIEFOther
Do you have experience with scientific publishing, editing, or science communication? *

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Attach your CV or biosketch *

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Upload a brief cover letter outlining their interest, expertise, and capacity to contribute to PRF*

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PRF Editorial Board Application

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