Becoming an Editor

Once new content is generated or edits are made to existing content within the CIViC database, the additions/revisions will become visible (depending on user display preferences). However, the submission will be listed as a “submitted” or “pending” until it is accepted by an editor. CIViC editors must have attained a sufficient degree of relevant education (typically PhD or MD level), must be extensively familiar with the CIViC interface, have a demonstrated track record of successful curation within the database, and must have editor status approved by two existing editorial members.

Recommended qualifications to become an editor:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field

Minimum qualifications to become an editor:

• Advanced graduate student

• Publication record in relevant field

• Proven CIViC curation track record for promotion to editor:

  • At least 10 publication queue suggestions

  • Submit at least 10 revisions (at least 5 to gene or variant summaries)

  • Submit at least 10 new submitted evidence items (5 must be accepted before promotion)

  • Completed profile including your full name

  • Review and understand CIViC help documentation

Application process:

• An existing curator is nominated or self-nominated by sending an email to the civic-help email list.

  • Please provide candidate’s full name, affiliation, CV, contact info and CIViC profile id/name.

Approval process:

• At least 2 existing editorial members and one administrator will review application materials, profile, and CIViC curation track record, including review of submitted evidence, revisions, and publication.

• Application reviewers will agree to either promote, provisionally reject, or reject the application.

• A provisional rejection may be overcome if the curator demonstrates additional contributions in one of the categories above.