Call for Applications: Early-Career Researchers Invited to Review the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report AR7 Draft
Experts are invited to register for the review of the First Order Draft of the Working Group I contribution to the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7).
Overview
Registration is open for experts to participate in the review of the First Order Draft of the Working Group I contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report, known as AR7. This contribution assesses the physical science basis of climate change, including observed and projected climate changes, system processes, and regional climate information.
Participating in the review allows specialists to contribute specialist knowledge, identify missing or incorrect interpretations, recommend peer-reviewed literature, and support the production of evidence used in global climate discussions.
Eligibility
Registration is open to experts whose knowledge and experience align with the Working Group I assessment. Potential reviewers include:
- University and government researchers
- Independent scientists and research institute specialists
- Climate-modelling, earth-system, atmospheric, and paleoclimate experts
- Meteorologists, oceanographers, and polar researchers
- Advanced early-career researchers with relevant expertise
The call is not restricted to specific academic titles or a set number of years post-PhD, provided applicants possess the necessary expertise.
How to Apply
Interested experts must complete their registration through the official portal before the deadline. Applicants should review the report outline and guidance documents prior to submitting their registration.
To register, visit the official application portal.
Deadline
The deadline to register as an expert reviewer is 25 September 2026 at 23:50 Central European Summer Time (CEST). The official expert-review period runs from 10 August to 2 October 2026.