Early Career Researchers' Publishing Boot Camp

⭐ Feb 2–6, 2026 | Goa, India ⭐

You’ll find everything you need throughout the boot camp process here — required forms, deadlines, and key milestones. Please bookmark this page and return to it regularly.

What You Need to Do Next

✅ Next deadline: Post-Boot Camp Survey
🗓 Due by: May 1st

Submit Post-Boot Camp Survey

✅ Next deadline: Journal Submission
🗓 Due by: May 1st

Journal Submission

Post-Boot Camp Survey

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This follow-up boot camp survey asks about your progress toward the writing and revision goals you set during the boot camp. Your responses will help us understand the longer-term impact of the boot camp.

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All scaled items are 1 = Strongly Disagree, 7 = Strongly Agree

Section 1: Goal Recall and Clarity

I clearly remember the writing goals I set before leaving boot camp.

Selected Value: 4

The writing goals I set were specific and well-defined.

Selected Value: 4

The goals I set were realistic within my available time and resources.

Selected Value: 4

The goals I set remain relevant to my manuscript.

Selected Value: 4

Section 2: Progress Toward SMART Writing Goals

I have made progress toward the writing goals I set during the boot camp.

Selected Value: 4

I have met at least one of the writing milestones I identified.

Selected Value: 4

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I am on track to meet my planned timeline for manuscript submission.

Selected Value: 4

Setting SMART goals helped me stay accountable to my writing plan.

Selected Value: 4

Section 3: Manuscript Revision and Refinement

I have actively revised my manuscript since the boot camp.

Selected Value: 4

I have strengthened the structure and argument of my manuscript.

Selected Value: 4

I have improved the clarity and coherence of my writing.

Selected Value: 4

I have addressed journal-specific expectations in my revisions.

Selected Value: 4

I feel more confident about the quality of my revised manuscript.

Selected Value: 4

Section 4: Readiness for Journal Submission

My manuscript is closer to being ready for submission to my targeted journal.

Selected Value: 4

I understand the submission requirements of my target journal.

Selected Value: 4

I feel confident about submitting my manuscript on schedule.

Selected Value: 4

Section 5: Sustained Impact of the Boot Camp

The boot camp has had a lasting positive impact on my writing practices.

Selected Value: 4

I continue to use strategies learned in the boot camp.

Selected Value: 4

The boot camp influenced how I approach manuscript revision.

Selected Value: 4

The boot camp helped me maintain momentum in my writing.

Selected Value: 4

Section 6: Barriers and Support

I have had sufficient time to work on my manuscript since the boot camp.

Selected Value: 4

I have had adequate support (e.g., supervision, peer feedback) to pursue my goals.

Selected Value: 4

Competing responsibilities have made it difficult to maintain writing momentum.

Selected Value: 4

I would benefit from additional support to complete my manuscript.

Selected Value: 4

Section 7: Additional Information

What has helped you most in making progress toward your writing goals?

What challenges have limited your progress since the boot camp?

What additional support or resources would help you move toward submission?

Journal Submission

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