Join Our Panel of Peer Reviewers

IRWLE — The Indian Review of World Literature in English invites experienced academics and researchers to join its panel of peer reviewers. As a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal, the quality and integrity of our review process is central to our mission.

Why Become a Reviewer?

Peer reviewers play a vital role in shaping the direction of literary scholarship. By joining our panel, you will:

Contribute to the advancement of world literature studies
Stay current with emerging research in your areas of expertise
Earn formal recognition in our journal’s acknowledgements
Receive a certificate of review upon request, valuable for academic appraisals and promotion

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from:

University professors and associate/assistant professors in English, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or related disciplines
Independent scholars with a strong publication record
Researchers specialising in any area of literature in English, including postcolonial, diaspora, feminist, ecocritical, or translation studies

What the Role Involves

Reviewing one or two manuscripts per year (each 3,000–6,000 words)
Providing a constructive written evaluation within 3–4 weeks of receiving a manuscript
Assessing originality, academic rigour, clarity of argument, and relevance to the field
All reviews are conducted on a double-blind basis — author and reviewer identities remain confidential

How to Register Your Interest

Please write to us at editor@worldlitonline.net with the subject line “Peer Reviewer Application” and include:

Your full name and institutional affiliation
Your academic designation and department
A brief statement of your areas of specialisation (3–5 keywords)
A link to your institutional profile or a short CV (2 pages maximum)

We will add you to our reviewer database and contact you when a manuscript matches your expertise. There is no obligation to accept every invitation.

We look forward to welcoming you to the IRWLE reviewer community.