2026 Founding Author Window: All manuscripts accepted in 2026 carry no article processing charge (APC). This applies to all NeuScience journals. See our open access policy.
Scope & Suitability
Before submitting, confirm your manuscript falls within the scope of your target journal. NeuScience (flagship) accepts original research across all natural sciences. NeuBiology, NeuPhysics, and NeuChem have narrower disciplinary scope — see the journals page for details.
All submissions must report original research not previously published or under review elsewhere. Review articles and methodology papers are accepted; case reports and conference abstracts are not.
Article Types
| Type | Word Limit | Max Figures/Tables | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 6,000 words | 8 | 250 words (structured) |
| Review Article | 10,000 words | 12 | 300 words (structured) |
| Methodology Paper | 5,000 words | 10 | 200 words |
| Short Communication | 2,500 words | 4 | 150 words |
Word limits apply to the main text only — abstract, references, figure legends, and supplementary material are excluded.
Manuscript Preparation
File Format
Submit manuscripts as Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex + PDF). Figures must be supplied as separate files (TIFF, PNG, or EPS; minimum 300 DPI for print).
Structure
- Title page — title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, corresponding author details
- Abstract — structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) for original research
- Keywords — 4–8 terms
- Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion (IMRaD structure)
- Data Availability Statement — mandatory for all submissions
- CRediT Author Contribution Statement — mandatory
- Competing Interests Declaration — mandatory
- Funding Statement — mandatory
- References — Vancouver (numbered) style
Data & Code Availability
All datasets and analysis code underpinning the findings must be made publicly available, or an exemption reason must be stated. Deposit in Zenodo, Figshare, or a discipline-specific repository is recommended. Repository DOIs should be cited in the manuscript.
Submission Checklist
Cover letter
Brief statement of significance, confirmation of original work, and optional suggested reviewers.
Blinded manuscript
Author names and affiliations removed for double-blind review.
Title page (separate file)
Full author details, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author contact.
Figures (separate files)
High-resolution individual figure files (300 DPI minimum) with legends in the manuscript.
Supplementary material
Additional data tables, methods appendices, or supporting information as separate files.
Ethics statements
Human or animal study approval reference numbers, or a statement confirming ethics approval was not required.
After Acceptance
Accepted manuscripts are assigned a CrossRef DOI (registration in progress) and published in final typeset form within 7 days. Authors review a formatted proof before publication. No post-acceptance charges apply to 2026 manuscripts.