Bridge the Review Gap
Connect verified PhD reviewers with journal editors seeking fresh perspectives. Build your academic reputation while contributing to scholarly publishing.
Academic Publishing is Broken
The peer review system faces a dual crisis that hurts everyone involved.
The Experience Paradox
PhD students need review experience to get published, but journals want experienced reviewers. A classic catch-22 that slows academic careers.
67%
of PhD students lack review experience
Reviewer Fatigue
Senior academics are overwhelmed with review requests. Average response time has doubled in the last decade, delaying publications.
45+
days average review turnaround
Quality Concerns
Editors struggle to verify reviewer expertise. Without proper vetting, review quality varies widely across manuscripts.
3x
more desk rejections than needed
How ScholarMatch Works
A simple, secure process that benefits everyone in the academic ecosystem.
Find the Perfect Match
Our AI analyzes research interests, methodology expertise, and availability to suggest ideal reviewer-manuscript matches.
Review Securely
Access manuscripts in our secure Vault. Watermarked documents, zero downloads, complete anonymity protection.
Build Your Reputation
Earn ratings, collect badges, and build a verified review portfolio. Your expertise, recognized and rewarded.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Built by academics, for academics. Every feature designed to make peer review better.
AI-Powered Matching
Semantic analysis of research abstracts ensures reviewers are matched with manuscripts in their exact area of expertise.
Verified Credentials
.edu email verification, ORCID integration, and institutional validation ensure every reviewer is who they claim to be.
Secure Vault
Zero-download document viewing with personalized watermarks. Your manuscripts are protected at every step.
Real-time Tracking
Monitor review progress, set reminders, and manage your entire pipeline from a single dashboard.
Gamified Progress
Earn badges, level up, and build a verified review portfolio that showcases your expertise.
Anonymous Reviews
Complete anonymity protection for reviewers. Focus on the science, not the politics.
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Reviews Completed
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Whether you're a PhD student looking to build experience or a journal editor seeking reliable reviewers, ScholarMatch is here to help.
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