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home member login search home about board of directors want to become a board certified editor why join bels policy code of ethics logo badge use policy position statement on scientific integrity bels newsletters related resources faq news volunteer store donate find a certified editor search the directory search the freelance directory founding honored members want to place an ad become a certified editor application exceptions exam schedule exam extension application exam registration exam retake application study guide certification faq certification maintenance distinguished editor distinguished editor faq application for distinguished editor candidacy distinguished editor portfolio guide distinguished editor portfolio submission form distinguished editor application extension certification maintenance certification maintenance program description certification maintenance faq learning resources case scenarios credit tracker overview contact member login search home about board of directors want to become a board certified editor why join bels policy code of ethics logo badge use policy position statement on scientific integrity bels newsletters related resources faq news volunteer store donate find a certified editor search the directory search the freelance directory founding honored members want to place an ad become a certified editor application exceptions exam schedule exam extension application exam registration exam retake application study guide certification faq certification maintenance distinguished editor distinguished editor faq application for distinguished editor candidacy distinguished editor portfolio guide distinguished editor portfolio submission form distinguished editor application extension certification maintenance certification maintenance program description certification maintenance faq learning resources case scenarios credit tracker overview contact promoting editorial proficiency in the life sciences welcome to bels the board of editors in the life sciences bels was founded in 1991 to evaluate the proficiency of manuscript editors in the life sciences and to award credentials similar to those obtainable in other professions potential employers and clients of manuscript editors usually have no objective way to assess the proficiency of editors for their part editors are frustrated by the difficulty of demonstrating their ability that is why both employers and editors so often resort to personal references or ad hoc tests not always with satisfactory results the need for an objective test of editorial skill has long been recognized to meet that need the board of editors in the life sciences bels developed a process for testing and evaluating proficiency in editing in the life sciences the board administers two examinations one for certification and one for diplomate status the examinations written by senior life science editors assisted by testing experts focus on the principles and practices of scientific editing in english why certification for editors to provide qualified manuscript editors in the life sciences a way to demonstrate their editorial proficiency to provide employers and clients of manuscript editors in the life sciences a way to identify proficient editors to establish a standard of proficiency in editing in the life sciences to be eligible for bels certification you must usually have a bachelor s degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution and at least 2 years of experience as a manuscript editor in the life sciences a manuscript editor is defined here as one who is concerned not only with the form but with the intellectual content of a manuscript find a board certified editor become a board certified editor reach the next level earn your diplomate status the diplomate program is designed for bels certified editors who have had extensive experience in scientific communication in english and who are highly proficient the board of editors in the life sciences bels awards diplomate status to bels certified editors who pass the diplomate examination achievement of diplomate status indicates that an editor has demonstrated exceptional editorial proficiency reflecting greater mastery of editorial skills and knowledge than required for certification as an editor in the life sciences els to be eligible for diplomate status the candidate must have been a bels certified editor for at least 2 years and be able to document at least 6 years of editorial experience learn more member login search quick links become a member member resources earn your certification certification maintenance my credit tracker find an editor latest news volunteer opportunity chair the bels marketing committee diplomate certification is now the distinguished editor join a bels special interest group member benefit save with benefithub certification maintenance effective jan 1 2024 exclusive members only discounts members check out our email discussion list poll which of these do you most want to be a rule use only numerals not words for numbers use a hyphen after words such as newly use noun apostrophe s instead of of the noun upcoming events thu aug 27 2026 bels professional development committee meeting category meeting tue sep 1 2026 bels professional development webinar macros for life sciences editors a practical introduction category professional development thu sep 10 2026 bels membership marketing committee meeting category meeting view full calendar 2026 board of editors in the life sciences 2345 rice street suite 220 st paul mn 55113 651 925 5528 email protected mission to maintain and promote a standard of proficiency in editing in the life sciences vision to improve communication in the life sciences through certification that supports the role and value of editorial professionals facebook twitter linkedin instagram back to top powered by memberclicks