Journal Membership
Join our distinguished professional community of colorectal cancer researchers, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, and allied healthcare specialists dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through collaborative scholarship and evidence-based research.
Advance Your Colorectal Oncology Career
The Journal of Colon and Rectal Cancer membership program connects you with a distinguished global network of researchers, clinicians, and specialists dedicated to advancing understanding, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colorectal malignancies. Membership provides exclusive benefits supporting your professional development, research dissemination, clinical practice enhancement, and meaningful contribution to improving patient care outcomes worldwide.
Whether you are an established colorectal surgeon, oncology researcher, gastroenterologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist, or emerging professional beginning your career in colorectal cancer research, our tiered membership options provide valuable resources carefully tailored to your career stage and professional goals within the colorectal cancer research and clinical community.
Journal membership delivers tangible, meaningful professional advantages that actively support your research productivity, clinical practice advancement, and career development in colorectal oncology and related disciplines. Members gain exclusive access to valuable resources, professional networking opportunities, and significant publication benefits that accelerate your professional development while contributing to the broader colorectal cancer research community and ultimately improving patient outcomes globally.
Publication Advantages
- Priority manuscript review and expedited editorial processing
- Discounted article processing charges for all member submissions
- Invitation to submit review articles, perspectives, and commentaries
- Early notification of special issue themes and opportunities
- Enhanced visibility through featured member publication highlights
- Assistance with manuscript preparation and formatting
Editorial Opportunities
- Priority consideration for editorial board positions
- Guest editor opportunities for thematic special issues
- Reviewer training programs with certification
- Active participation in editorial policy development
- Recognition as distinguished journal peer review contributor
- Mentorship of junior reviewers and editorial trainees
Professional Development
- Access to exclusive webinars and educational content
- Networking with colorectal oncology leaders globally
- Member directory listing for collaboration opportunities
- Career development resources and mentorship connections
- Conference announcements and meeting notifications
- Professional credential documentation for advancement
Research Support Services
- Research collaboration matching and facilitation services
- Grant opportunity announcements and funding alerts
- Statistical consultation access for member research projects
- Early access to published research summaries and highlights
- Research funding database and resource access
- Collaborative research network participation
Select the membership tier that best matches your current career stage, professional needs, and engagement goals within the colorectal cancer research community. All membership levels include core benefits providing immediate value, while premium tiers offer enhanced publication support, increased financial benefits, and expanded networking opportunities designed for established researchers and institutional leaders in colorectal cancer research and clinical care.
| Membership Level | Annual Fee | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Member Trainees, residents, fellows, early-career professionals |
$75 USD | Full journal access, educational webinars, professional networking, 10% APC discount on submissions |
| Professional Member Practicing clinicians, active researchers, faculty |
$150 USD | All Associate benefits plus 15% APC discount, editorial board consideration, reviewer certification |
| Senior Member Established investigators, department leaders, professors |
$250 USD | All Professional benefits plus 20% APC discount, guest editor priority, mentorship leadership role |
| Institutional Member Departments, cancer centers, research groups, clinics |
$500 USD | Covers 5 individual memberships, institutional recognition, collaborative group discounts, priority support |
Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common and impactful malignancies worldwide, representing a significant burden on patients, families, and healthcare systems globally. Continued research advancement is essential to improve screening effectiveness, treatment outcomes, and long-term survival rates. Journal membership positions you at the center of this critically important field, connecting your research and clinical work with the global community dedicated to reducing the burden of colorectal disease through rigorous evidence-based research and effective clinical translation benefiting patients everywhere.
Community impact and contribution: Your membership directly supports essential journal operations enabling sustainable open access publication of colorectal cancer research, expanding knowledge availability to researchers, clinicians, and patients worldwide regardless of institutional resources or geographic location. Member contributions help maintain our rigorous peer review standards while enabling broader global access to critical research findings that advance patient care, inform clinical practice, and save lives through improved colorectal cancer detection and treatment.
Membership applications are welcome from qualified professionals at all career stages actively engaged in colorectal cancer research, clinical care, pathology, radiology, nursing, or related healthcare fields. Complete the online application form with your professional credentials, institutional affiliation, and areas of expertise. Applications are reviewed promptly by our membership committee with confirmation typically provided within 5-7 business days of complete application receipt. Institutional memberships require designated contact identification for coordinating individual member registrations within your organization.
Eligibility Requirements
- Medical degree, doctoral qualification, or equivalent professional credential
- Active involvement in colorectal cancer research, care, or education
- Commitment to publication ethics and professional standards
- Agreement to membership terms and professional code of conduct
Application Materials Needed
- Professional credentials and current institutional position
- Brief statement describing research or clinical interests
- Institutional affiliation and contact information
- Membership tier selection and annual fee payment
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Become a member today and contribute to advancing patient outcomes through collaborative research excellence and clinical innovation.
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