The current system of peer review drives racial and gender disparities in publication and funding outcomes and can suppress the perspectives of marginalized scholars. Established researchers have an opportunity to help to build a fairer and more inclusive peer review culture by advocating for and empowering their trainees.
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Aly, M., Ansari, S., Colunga, E. et al. Mentorship practices that improve the culture of peer review. Nat Rev Psychol 3, 2–3 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-023-00261-1
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