Author Services Center

The AACR journals' Author Services Center provides important information, resources, and programs for authors submitting a manuscript to the AACR journals beyond the general process and policy information on the Information for Authors pages.

Services for All AACR Authors

These services available to all authors submitting to AACR journals are intended to assist with manuscript preparation, facilitate rapid publication in an appropriate AACR journal, and improve the reproducibility of their published articles.

Manuscript Preparation Services

To assist authors in selecting from among the many providers of manuscript preparation services, we have assembled a table that summarizes the wide range of services available from over 30 providers. Selected services offer a discount to AACR authors.
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Improving Reproducibility

To address concerns about the reproducibility of published research articles, the AACR urges authors to provide additional important details about their reported studies. Here we provide detailed guidance on services to assist authors with improving the reproducibility of their submitted manuscript.
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Manuscript Transfer Service

The AACR provides the corresponding author of a manuscript declined for publication at an AACR journal the option to easily transfer his or her manuscript files and supporting information, such as peer review comments and reviewer identities, to a second AACR journal of his or her choice for consideration of publication.
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Services and Benefits for AACR Members

AACR Members provide invaluable support to the AACR and its journals. In recognition of their dedication to and support for cancer research, the AACR journals provide the following special services available only to Active Members of AACR in good standing.

Guaranteed Peer Review

AACR Members who provide high-quality peer review for at least three manuscripts within a specified one-year period at one or more AACR journals may request in the following year that at least one of their own newly submitted manuscripts be automatically sent for external peer review at a qualifying AACR journal.
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Manuscript Turnaround Guarantee

The AACR journals have dedicated internal staff to ensure that authors receive rapid and reliable editorial decisions. In the unlikely event that the time from completion of submission to the first decision after external peer review exceeds 60 days, AACR Member authors may take advantage of our Manuscript Turnaround Guarantee and receive a full refund of the journal publication fee.
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