Welcome to CERJ
The Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal (CERJ) is an online journal for scholars, early-career researchers, educators, and professionals to share their ongoing or completed work with peers and the wider academic community. CERJ publishes rigorous education research and welcomes submissions from all regions of the world.
2025 Submission Workshop (Watch)
Dear prospective authors,
CERJ Editorial Board held virtual Submission Workshop on 23 April 2025 to inform authors on information about CERJ process and publication as well as tips on how to successfully submit manuscripts to CERJ.
You can view the recording of the Submission Workshop and send any further questions you may have to cerj@educ.cam.ac.uk. We look forward to receiving your manuscripts. Good luck!
Sincerely,
CERJ Vol.12
Editorial Board
2025 Call For Submission
Dear Colleagues and Educational Researchers,
The Editorial Board of the Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal (CERJ) is pleased to announce our call for submissions for Volume 12. We invite you to submit your manuscript and contribute to our growing community of educational researchers and practitioners worldwide.
Please find below more information about our call for submission:
Who Can Submit
- Researchers from any institution worldwide (Cambridge affiliation not required)
- K-12 educators and practitioners
- Researchers exploring marginalized voices and perspectives
Support for New Researchers
CERJ actively encourages submissions from first-time authors and early-career researchers. Our editorial board provides support, which includes an information session on the publication process and assistance in developing full submissions. We aim to represent a variety of voices and welcome submissions from graduate or doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and educational practitioners, both within the University of Cambridge and beyond.
Research Themes
We welcome submissions covering a range of themes, including but not limited to:
- Equality and Access in Education
- STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics Education)
- Pedagogy and Teaching Approaches
- Language and Education
- Educational Technology
- Early Childhood, Secondary, and Higher Education
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Teacher Professional Development
- New Directions in Education Research
Please note that the above list of themes and sub-themes is not exhaustive. Authors are
strongly encouraged to submit research on topics related to education, even if not explicitly
listed in the examples provided.
Submission Types
Submissions can take the form of research notes, literature reviews, or research papers. All
submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Please visit our website under Submission for more details.
Important Dates
- Deadline for submissions: 12th May 2025
- First decision: Within approximately 30 days of submission deadline; determining whether your manuscript will proceed through our blind review process.
- Notification of acceptance: 8th August 2025, regarding the acceptance of your manuscript for publication
Note: CERJ does not charge for submission and publication.
How to Submit
Manuscripts can be submitted through our submission form.
For detailed guidelines on word length, style guide, and submission requirements, please visit our website under Submission. Please ensure adherence to the given template to avoid any delays in reviewing or rejection of the manuscript.
2025 Call for Reviewers
Dear Education Researchers,
The Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal (CERJ) is seeking dedicated peer reviewers for our upcoming Volume 12. We invite researchers, PhD candidates, and scholars across career stages to contribute to the rigorous academic review process.
Our peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publication by evaluating manuscripts, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring the academic integrity of educational research. Reviewers will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research across various educational domains and potentially receive acknowledgment on our website.
Reviewer Application Deadline: 16 May 2025. To apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/cerj_reviewer. And to learn more, contact us: cerj@educ.ac.uk
Our Review Process
At CERJ, we believe in upholding rigorous academic standards. Every article submitted to the Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal undergoes a carefully structured, multi-stage peer review process to ensure quality, integrity, and relevance.
Stage 1: Pre-Selection
All manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial team for:
- Overall quality and clarity
- Alignment with CERJ’s focus areas
- Compliance with our technical submission guidelines
If needed, authors will be invited to revise and resubmit their work before moving forward.
Stage 2: Peer Review (Double-Blind)
Submissions that pass pre-selection proceed to a double-blind peer review, where:
- Two or more expert reviewers independently evaluate each paper
- Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
- Constructive feedback is provided for revision and potential progression
- Authors may revise and resubmit before moving to the final evaluation phase.
Who can Review for CERJ?
CERJ’s peer review process is powered by a global network of reviewers, including:
- PhD researchers and early-career scholars
- Experienced academics in Education and related disciplines
- Student and faculty volunteers
Reviewers typically handle 2–3 manuscripts per academic year.
All reviewers will be offered to attend peer reviewer training before participating.
Past Volumes Archive
You can read more of our past volumes in the CERJ archive.
Testimonials
What past authors have to say about submitting to CERJ:
“My first-ever publishing experience was with CERJ! The review and communication from the editorial team was thorough and helpful. I felt supported throughout the process and confident that my research mattered.” -- Esther Anwuzia (PhD in Education, University of Cambridge; Lecturer in Human Resources & Organisational Behaviour, Bournemouth University)
“Publishing articles in CERJ is a remarkable opportunity for early career researchers in the field of education. It increased my understanding of academic publishing and supported my development within the academic communities.” -- Junlong Li (PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Oxford)
“I published my pioneering research with CERJ to raise awareness of home language maintenance among Hong Kong immigrant children in the UK. I believe that it will help drive further research and policy deliberation on this topic.” -- Hiu Ching Wong (Incoming Legal Officer at HMRC and MSc Psychology of Education, University of Bristol)
“It was my first time to publish an academic journal with two peer reviews! I appreciate this experience, especially CERJ's professional and encouraging responses.” -- Anju Kinoshita, (PhD in Japanese Literature & Culture, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
“Publishing with CERJ provided me with the chance to disseminate my research to a broader audience, all the while experiencing the rigorous double-blind peer-review process typical of academic journals.” -- Can Jin, (PhD in Education, University of Cambridge)
Keep in touch
You can contact the CERJ Editorial Board at cerj@educ.cam.ac.uk
Follow CERJ on Social Media
Instagram: @cerj_cambridge
Supporters of CERJ
CERJ would like to acknowledge the generous support of Homerton College, University of Cambridge.
Credits: CERJ cover by Giovanna Lucci; header by Max Aantjes.