UNESCO International Review of Education Calls for Reviewers 2026: Join a Global Network of Scholars in Lifelong Learning (Apply by 31 August 2026)

<p>The <strong data-start="179" data-end="253">International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE)</strong>, one of the world&#8217;s most respected academic journals in comparative education, has officially opened a <strong data-start="357" data-end="379">Call for Reviewers</strong>. Scholars with expertise in lifelong learning and related disciplines are invited to express their interest in joining the journal&#8217;s international reviewer community.</p> <p data-start="548" data-end="817">Published under the auspices of <strong data-start="580" data-end="590">UNESCO</strong> since 1955 and managed by the <strong data-start="621" data-end="669">UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)</strong> in Hamburg, Germany, the journal is seeking both emerging and experienced researchers who are passionate about advancing global education research.</p> <p data-start="819" data-end="1088">If you have academic expertise in lifelong learning, adult education, education policy, technology in education, or other related fields, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality international scholarship while expanding your professional network.</p> <p data-start="1090" data-end="1130"><strong data-start="1090" data-end="1130">Application Deadline: 31 August 2026</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="c73f8u" data-start="1137" data-end="1188">About the International Review of Education (IRE)</h1> <p data-start="1190" data-end="1346">Founded in <strong data-start="1201" data-end="1209">1931</strong>, the <strong data-start="1215" data-end="1258">International Review of Education (IRE)</strong> is the <strong data-start="1266" data-end="1332">longest-running international journal of comparative education</strong> in the world.</p> <p data-start="1348" data-end="1548">Since <strong data-start="1354" data-end="1362">1955</strong>, the journal has operated under the aegis of UNESCO, making it one of the leading international platforms for research and policy discussions related to education and lifelong learning.</p> <p data-start="1550" data-end="1727">The journal is managed by the editorial team at the <strong data-start="1602" data-end="1650">UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)</strong> in Hamburg, Germany, under the guidance of an international editorial board.</p> <p data-start="1729" data-end="1828">IRE publishes scholarly work that contributes to global understanding of lifelong learning through:</p> <ul data-start="1830" data-end="1970"> <li data-section-id="16ftx11" data-start="1830" data-end="1850">Empirical research</li> <li data-section-id="1jc3hr4" data-start="1851" data-end="1887">Theoretical and conceptual studies</li> <li data-section-id="rk09qu" data-start="1888" data-end="1905">Policy analyses</li> <li data-section-id="90ukc6" data-start="1906" data-end="1938">Comparative education research</li> <li data-section-id="1nucjdv" data-start="1939" data-end="1970">Interdisciplinary scholarship</li> </ul> <p data-start="1972" data-end="1998">The journal welcomes both:</p> <ul data-start="2000" data-end="2046"> <li data-section-id="z1wk6i" data-start="2000" data-end="2022">Qualitative research</li> <li data-section-id="s3gw1o" data-start="2023" data-end="2046">Quantitative research</li> </ul> <p data-start="2048" data-end="2076">Submissions are accepted in:</p> <ul data-start="2078" data-end="2096"> <li data-section-id="1l7hnru" data-start="2078" data-end="2087">English</li> <li data-section-id="1ygyn4s" data-start="2088" data-end="2096">French</li> </ul> <p data-start="2098" data-end="2244">Importantly, the journal encourages scholarship <strong data-start="2146" data-end="2179">from all regions of the world</strong>, ensuring that diverse educational perspectives are represented.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="tbpvsy" data-start="2251" data-end="2294">Why UNESCO Is Expanding Its Reviewer Pool</h1> <p data-start="2296" data-end="2456">High-quality academic publishing depends on knowledgeable reviewers who evaluate submitted manuscripts and provide constructive feedback to authors and editors.</p> <p data-start="2458" data-end="2552">To strengthen this important process, UNESCO is expanding its international pool of reviewers.</p> <p data-start="2554" data-end="2583">The organization is inviting:</p> <ul data-start="2585" data-end="2679"> <li data-section-id="1v1ko67" data-start="2585" data-end="2608">Early-career scholars</li> <li data-section-id="eqqest" data-start="2609" data-end="2631">Emerging researchers</li> <li data-section-id="11gmxds" data-start="2632" data-end="2655">Established academics</li> <li data-section-id="19guft4" data-start="2656" data-end="2679">Scholar-practitioners</li> </ul> <p data-start="2681" data-end="2758">who work within the broad field of lifelong learning and related disciplines.</p> <p data-start="2760" data-end="2919">Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the journal&#8217;s academic excellence while helping shape research that informs education policy and practice worldwide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="19acj67" data-start="2926" data-end="2959">Areas of Expertise Being Sought</h1> <p data-start="2961" data-end="3061">UNESCO is particularly interested in reviewers with expertise in one or more of the following areas:</p> <ol data-start="3063" data-end="3713"> <li data-section-id="1ni52b6" data-start="3063" data-end="3103">Lifelong learning policy and practice</li> <li data-section-id="6ghqbf" data-start="3104" data-end="3122">Adult education</li> <li data-section-id="2at440" data-start="3123" data-end="3151">Adult and family literacy</li> <li data-section-id="1ysdugt" data-start="3152" data-end="3178">Post-literacy education</li> <li data-section-id="9estf5" data-start="3179" data-end="3213">Learning in non-formal settings</li> <li data-section-id="qre32v" data-start="3214" data-end="3246">Learning in informal settings</li> <li data-section-id="72zcfw" data-start="3247" data-end="3263">Open learning</li> <li data-section-id="fql2o4" data-start="3264" data-end="3284">Distance learning</li> <li data-section-id="ckasrm" data-start="3285" data-end="3324">Education for disadvantaged learners</li> <li data-section-id="1f6hx87" data-start="3325" data-end="3362">Education for vulnerable learners</li> <li data-section-id="6k07bm" data-start="3363" data-end="3407">Vocational education and training (TVET)</li> <li data-section-id="15nkipy" data-start="3408" data-end="3430">Workplace learning</li> <li data-section-id="13lfjwl" data-start="3431" data-end="3447">Human rights</li> <li data-section-id="15qcubb" data-start="3448" data-end="3471">Community education</li> <li data-section-id="s4uvxc" data-start="3472" data-end="3493">Popular education</li> <li data-section-id="1w9p2zt" data-start="3494" data-end="3518">Indigenous education</li> <li data-section-id="6wpdty" data-start="3519" data-end="3551">Indigenous knowledge systems</li> <li data-section-id="1y07eiu" data-start="3552" data-end="3583">Decolonisation of education</li> <li data-section-id="3d7nu5" data-start="3584" data-end="3609">Citizenship education</li> <li data-section-id="6bwzqv" data-start="3610" data-end="3644">Education in conflict settings</li> <li data-section-id="ayj4wz" data-start="3645" data-end="3684">Education in post-conflict settings</li> <li data-section-id="fewowc" data-start="3685" data-end="3713">Education and technology</li> </ol> <p data-start="3715" data-end="3792">Scholars with interdisciplinary expertise are especially encouraged to apply.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="ng7kgv" data-start="3799" data-end="3847">UNESCO Encourages Diverse Global Participation</h1> <p data-start="3849" data-end="4022">One of the defining characteristics of the International Review of Education is its strong representation of researchers and scholar-practitioners from the <strong data-start="4005" data-end="4021">Global South</strong>.</p> <p data-start="4024" data-end="4070">UNESCO therefore encourages applications from:</p> <ul data-start="4072" data-end="4240"> <li data-section-id="gajbof" data-start="4072" data-end="4114">Scholars from diverse geographic regions</li> <li data-section-id="p1g4k1" data-start="4115" data-end="4140">Underrepresented groups</li> <li data-section-id="1aqohjg" data-start="4141" data-end="4180">Researchers from developing countries</li> <li data-section-id="1xuq4vn" data-start="4181" data-end="4240">Academics from both established and emerging institutions</li> </ul> <p data-start="4242" data-end="4372">The journal aims to build an inclusive reviewer community that reflects the diversity of educational experiences around the world.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="2bg2l7" data-start="4379" data-end="4410">Responsibilities of Reviewers</h1> <p data-start="4412" data-end="4489">Selected reviewers will contribute to the journal by reviewing approximately:</p> <ul data-start="4491" data-end="4525"> <li data-section-id="1i2cehq" data-start="4491" data-end="4525"><strong data-start="4493" data-end="4525">2 to 4 manuscripts each year</strong></li> </ul> <p data-start="4527" data-end="4542">Reviewers will:</p> <ul data-start="4544" data-end="4727"> <li data-section-id="vbe7h5" data-start="4544" data-end="4576">Evaluate submitted manuscripts</li> <li data-section-id="iggi3h" data-start="4577" data-end="4608">Provide constructive feedback</li> <li data-section-id="16w3kca" data-start="4609" data-end="4650">Support authors in improving their work</li> <li data-section-id="96v02e" data-start="4651" data-end="4692">Help editors make publication decisions</li> <li data-section-id="wb5stu" data-start="4693" data-end="4727">Maintain high academic standards</li> </ul> <p data-start="4729" data-end="4851">Serving as a reviewer also provides opportunities to engage more closely with one of UNESCO&#8217;s flagship education journals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="dbt74o" data-start="4858" data-end="4897">Opportunities for Professional Growth</h1> <p data-start="4899" data-end="4983">Joining the IRE reviewer community offers numerous professional benefits, including:</p> <ul data-start="4985" data-end="5288"> <li data-section-id="1kgx1on" data-start="4985" data-end="5038">Contributing to international education scholarship</li> <li data-section-id="11lmg10" data-start="5039" data-end="5072">Expanding your academic network</li> <li data-section-id="1dj5508" data-start="5073" data-end="5136">Staying current with cutting-edge research before publication</li> <li data-section-id="ddbz8c" data-start="5137" data-end="5180">Strengthening your peer-review experience</li> <li data-section-id="175b942" data-start="5181" data-end="5225">Supporting evidence-based education policy</li> <li data-section-id="39xu3j" data-start="5226" data-end="5288">Collaborating with an international community of researchers</li> </ul> <p data-start="5290" data-end="5445">UNESCO also notes that active reviewers may have the <strong data-start="5343" data-end="5430">prospect of joining the journal&#8217;s pool of consulting editors and/or editorial board</strong> in the future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="plflsp" data-start="5452" data-end="5466">How to Apply</h1> <p data-start="5468" data-end="5502">Interested scholars should submit:</p> <ul data-start="5504" data-end="5630"> <li data-section-id="1rk4zgj" data-start="5504" data-end="5533">A <strong data-start="5508" data-end="5533">Statement of Interest</strong></li> <li data-section-id="bni7g" data-start="5534" data-end="5588">A list of the main subject areas they wish to review</li> <li data-section-id="ytzxcb" data-start="5589" data-end="5630">An up-to-date <strong data-start="5605" data-end="5630">Curriculum Vitae (CV)</strong></li> </ul> <p data-start="5632" data-end="5673">Applications should be sent via email to:</p> <p data-start="5675" data-end="5693"><strong data-start="5675" data-end="5693">ire@unesco.org</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="1xqj6xi" data-start="5700" data-end="5722">Application Deadline</h1> <p data-start="5724" data-end="5752"><strong data-start="5724" data-end="5752">Deadline: 31 August 2026</strong></p> <p data-start="5754" data-end="5898">Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials before the deadline to be considered for inclusion in UNESCO&#8217;s expanding reviewer community.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-section-id="1e5g22m" data-start="5905" data-end="5927">Why You Should Apply</h1> <p data-start="5929" data-end="6076">Serving as an IRE reviewer allows scholars to contribute meaningfully to global education research while gaining valuable professional recognition.</p> <p data-start="6078" data-end="6350">Whether you are an emerging researcher seeking to build your academic profile or an experienced scholar wishing to contribute your expertise, becoming an IRE reviewer provides an excellent opportunity to support high-quality research on lifelong learning across the globe.</p> <p data-start="6352" data-end="6546">By participating in the peer-review process, you will help shape future discussions on education policy, lifelong learning, inclusion, technology, literacy, and educational innovation worldwide.</p> <p data-start="6548" data-end="6709">For scholars committed to advancing education research, this UNESCO opportunity represents an important avenue for international engagement and academic service.</p> <p data-start="6548" data-end="6709"> <h4 style="text-align: center;">If you are interested, please submit your statement of interest (including a list of the main areas in which you would be interested in reviewing) and your CV to the IRE Editorial Team at <a href="mailto:ire@unesco.org">ire@unesco.org</a> by <strong>31 August 2026.</strong></h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Learn More</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>For more information about this opportunity,</strong> <a href="https://www.uil.unesco.org/en/articles/international-review-education-call-reviewers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Click here</strong></a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>More global Job opportunities for youth, </strong>visit the OFY website: <a 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