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A cover letter (sometimes referred to as a justification or letter to reviewers) is an excellent opportunity for you to promote your work to the editor and reviewers

Please note, these guidelines are relevant to all of our journals. Make sure that you check your chosen journal’s web pages for specific guidelines too.

This is a chance for you to explain the importance of the work submitted and why it is most suitable for the journal. Your cover letter will be sent to reviewers.*

Things to consider:

  • Make sure you state the correct journal name
  • Address your letter to the relevant Associate Editor or Executive Editor
  • Include a succinct statement about the importance and/or impact of your work
  • Avoid repeating information that is already in your abstract or introduction
  • Check your spelling
  • Don’t include preferred/non-preferred reviewers in your letter as these should be entered in the manuscript submission system only
  • Don’t refer to themed issue invitations or invited articles as these should be entered in the manuscript submission system only

*NB: cover letters are not sent to reviewers for  Chemical Science . Some journals may also have particular requirements to be included in the cover letter, please check the  journal specific guidelines  for further information. 

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What your submission should include

  • Manuscript file [including Methods, Figures and Extended Data if applicable]
  • Cover letter 
  • Supplementary Information – optional; see details below.

Manuscript file

The manuscript file must contain:

  • Names and affiliations of all co-authors (if you choose double-blind peer review , you should put this information in the cover letter). The primary affiliation for each author should be the institution where the majority of their work was done. If an author has subsequently moved, the current address may also be stated. Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT , do not currently satisfy our authorship criteria . Notably an attribution of authorship carries with it accountability for the work, which cannot be effectively applied to LLMs. Use of an LLM should be properly documented in the Methods section (and if a Methods section is not available, in a suitable alternative part) of the manuscript.
  • A detailed description of the findings of the work, including sufficient information on methods and materials which would enable replication of the study by a fellow expert. 
  • A reference list.
  • OPTIONAL Extended Data – Extended Data figures and tables are online-only display items that provide essential background to the main paper but are not included as main display items due to space constraints or being of interest only to specialists. A maximum of ten Extended Data display items is permitted. 

Methods & Protocols

The Methods section should be written as concisely as possible but should contain all elements necessary to allow interpretation and replication of the results. The Methods sections of all original research papers will appear in all online versions. 

Authors are encouraged to deposit the step-by-step protocols used in their study to Protocol Exchange , an open resource maintained by Nature Research. Protocols deposited by the authors will be linked to the online Methods section upon publication.

Cover letter

The cover letter should explain the importance of the work, and why you consider it appropriate for the diverse readership of Nature Chemical Engineering . 

The cover letter should: 

  • Disclose details of any related manuscripts that all authors have under consideration or in press elsewhere.
  • Let us know whether you have had any prior discussions with a Nature Chemical Engineering  editor about the work described in the manuscript.
  • If choosing double-blind peer review , include the affiliation and contact information for all authors (instead of putting it in the manuscript file). 
  • OPTIONAL. Provide the name and institution of reviewers you would like to recommend and/or people you would like to be excluded from peer review (explaining why).
  • The cover letter is not seen by peer reviewers.

Supplementary Information

Any information (including display items) not directly related to the description of the main findings, but needed to properly understand and replicate the study, should be included in supplementary information files.

Only Supplementary Information that is relevant to the conclusions of the paper should be included.

The Supplementary Information document will be sent to peer reviewers alongside the manuscript file. 

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What should be included in a cover letter?

You may be required to submit a cover letter with your submission. Individual journals may have specific requirements regarding the cover letter's contents, so please consult the individual journal's Guide for Authors.

A cover letter is a simple, brief business letter, designed to introduce your manuscript to a prospective Editor.  If the Guide for Authors does not specify what to include in your cover letter, you may wish to include some of the following items:

  • Specify special considerations that should be given to the paper (if any).
  • A brief background regarding the research involved or how the data was collected.
  • Details of any previous or concurrent submissions.
  • It's also useful to provide the Editor-in-Chief with any information that will support your submission (e.g. original or confirmatory data, relevance, topicality).
  • The inclusion (or exclusion) of certain Reviewers (if  propose/oppose reviewers  isn't an available step in the submission process).
  • Bring to the Editor’s attention any  Conflict of Interest or Permissions information  which may be relevant.  Be sure to upload any accompanying forms or declarations as required to your submission.

Please note: When your manuscript is received at Elsevier, it's considered to be in its 'final form' ready to be reviewed, so please check your manuscript carefully before you submit it to the Editor. A guide to the publication process and getting your article published in an Elsevier journal is available on the Elsevier Publishing Campus .

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Cover letters

A good cover letter can help to “sell” your manuscript to the journal editor. As well as introducing your work to the editor you can also take this opportunity to explain why the manuscript will be of interest to a journal's readers, something which is always as the forefront editors’ mind. As such it is worth spending time writing a coherent and persuasive cover letter.

The following is an example of a poor cover letter:

Dear Editor-in-Chief, I am sending you our manuscript entitled “Large Scale Analysis of Cell Cycle Regulators in bladder cancer” by Researcher et al. We would like to have the manuscript considered for publication in Pathobiology. Please let me know of your decision at your earliest convenience. With my best regards, Sincerely yours, A Researcher, PhD

Instead, check to see whether the journal’s Instructions for Authors have any cover letter requirements (e.g. disclosures, statements, potential reviewers). Then, write a letter that explains why the editor would want to publish your manuscript. The following structure covers all the necessary points that need to be included.

  • If known, address the editor who will be assessing your manuscript by their name. Include the date of submission and the journal you are submitting to.
  • First paragraph: include the title of your manuscript and the type of manuscript it is (e.g. review, research, case study). Then briefly explain the background to your study, the question you sought out to answer and why.
  • Second paragraph: you should concisely explain what was done, the main findings and why they are significant.
  • Third paragraph: here you should indicate why the readers of the journal would be interested in the work. Take your cues from the journal’s aims and scope. For example if the journal requires that all work published has broad implications explain how your study fulfils this. It is also a good idea to include a sentence on the importance of the results to the field.
  • To conclude state the corresponding author and any journal specific requirements that need to be complied with (e.g. ethical standards).

TIP: All cover letters should contain these sentences:

  • We confirm that this manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • All authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to [insert the name of the target journal].

Submission checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, thoroughly check its quality one more time. Evaluate it critically—could anything be done better?

Be sure that:

  • The manuscript follows the Instructions for Authors
  • All files are in the correct file format and of the appropriate resolution or size
  • The spelling and grammar are correct
  • You have contact information for all authors
  • You have written a persuasive cover letter

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2017 6.735
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Instructions for Authors

Discover is now a new imprint within Springer Nature, and we are in the process of evolving from our origins within the Springer journals family. Discover journals currently follow the editorial policies outlined on the Springer and Springer Nature editorial policies pages and our submission guidelines.

Discover Chemical Engineering accepts submissions of the following article types:

Brief Communication

Brief Communications are short papers that present significant new observations of wide potential interest to readers, and that will likely stimulate further research in the field. Brief Communications may present results that are not sufficiently elaborated to justify a full Research Article but provide compelling evidence for their potential significance.

Case Studies report specific instances of interesting phenomena, providing relevant material to support both research and education through the transferability of experiences, events and experiments.

Comment articles can focus on policy, science and society or purely scientific issues. Comments are usually commissioned by the editors. They should be of immediate interest to a broad readership and should be written in an accessible, non-technical style.

Data Notes briefly and concisely describe sound research data with the aim of increasing visibility and transparency, supporting the reuse of valuable research data and helping authors to comply with funder mandates on data sharing. Data sets must be deposited in a recommended repository before submission.

All authors must use the Data note template . Please follow the instructions in the template and complete table 1 including information on data file formats and data identifiers (e.g. DOI, accession number).

Please ensure you have followed the template instructions, and your data have been deposited in the appropriate recommended data repositories (not attached as additional files). Your Data Note must also include all the relevant declarations as noted below (eg Data availability).

Please adhere to the word limit of 1000 words (excluding list of abbreviations, declarations, table 1 and reference list). In addition, there are specific word limits for each of the following sections:

  • Abstract: 200 words
  • Objective: 300 words
  • Data description: 500 words
  • Limitations: 300 words

Apart from table 1, data notes must not contain any tables or figures. Instead, tables and figures should be uploaded to the repository and be listed in table 1.

Further guidelines on these sections are included in the template .

Please aim to write the data note clearly in a way that it can be understood by a broad group of scientists (non-specialists). Abbreviations and technical jargon should be minimized. Multiple related datasets can be described in a single data note if those datasets link to a common research project, share samples or study subjects.

Perspective

The perspective article-type denotes a scholarly review and discussion of the primary research literature that does not meet the criteria for a review article - either because the scope is too narrow, or a primary purpose of the piece is to advocate a controversial position or a speculative hypothesis, or to discuss work primarily from one or a few research groups. Perspectives tend to be more forward looking and/or speculative than reviews and may take a narrower field of view. They may be opinionated but should remain balanced, and are intended to stimulate discussion and consideration of new approaches to investigation and understanding of a field.

Registered Report

Registered Reports are intended to strengthen the methodology and transparency of Research Articles by seeking to answer defined questions. Submission is a two-stage process. In the first, the authors submit a proposed study (including the hypothesis and methodology to be used). If it passes initial review, the journal will make a commitment to publish the results, regardless of the outcome, assuming that the methods and analysis in the final study conform to the initially approved proposal.

Find out more about this publication format in the Registered Reports section below, and read our reviewer guidelines for more information.

Research articles present new scientific results within the scope of the journal that have not been published previously and are not being considered for publication elsewhere.

Review articles provide critical accounts and comprehensive surveys of topics of major current interest within the scope of the journal.

Registered Reports are a publication format in which the research question and the quality of methodology are peer reviewed before the data are collected and analysed. High quality protocols addressing well framed questions are then provisionally accepted for publication before data collection begins. This format allows methodological issues to be addressed before time and resources are invested in experiments, and helps minimize publication bias and research bias in hypothesis-driven research.

The format also allows exploratory (unregistered) analyses that may be suggested by interim results, provided that the Editor is notified; and the inclusion of serendipitous findings.

The submission and review process for Registered Reports is divided into two distinct stages.

• Stage 1 submission : Authors submit manuscripts including only an Introduction, Methods (including proposed analyses), and Pilot Data (where applicable).

• Stage 1 review: : Reviewers evaluate study proposals before data are collected, assessing the importance of the research question, feasibility of the methodology, and analysis pipeline.

• In principle acceptance (IPA): Manuscripts that pass peer review will be issued an IPA, indicating that the article will be published pending successful completion of the study.

• Stage 2 submission: Following study completion, authors submit their finalized manuscript for re-review, now including Results and Discussion sections.

• Stage 2 review: Reviewers appraise whether the authors adhered to the pre-registered experimental procedures and that any conclusions are justified given the data.

The essential feature of the Registered Reports format is that a significant part of the manuscript is assessed prior to data collection. The submission and review process is consequently divided into two stages.

Stage 1: Initial manuscript submission and review

Initial submissions should include the stage 1 manuscript (requirements detailed below) and a brief cover letter. Authors are welcome to submit presubmission enquiries for advice on the likely suitability of a study as a Registered Report.

Cover letter

Please include a brief scientific case for consideration and an estimated timeline for completing the study if the initial submission is accepted in principle.

Introduction

This section should include a review of the relevant literature that motivates the research question and a full description of the experimental aims and hypotheses. Please note that following IPA, the Introduction section cannot be altered.

The methods section should include:

• Full description of proposed sample characteristics, including criteria for data inclusion and exclusion (e.g. outlier extraction). Procedures for objectively defining exclusion criteria due to technical errors or for any other reasons must be specified, including details of how and under what conditions data would be replaced.

• A description of experimental procedures in sufficient detail to allow another researcher to repeat the methodology exactly, without requiring further information. These procedures must be adhered to exactly in the subsequent experiments or any Stage 2 manuscript can be rejected.

• Proposed analysis pipeline, including all preprocessing steps, and a precise description of all planned analyses, including appropriate correction for multiple comparisons. Any covariates or regressors must be stated. Where analysis decisions are contingent on the outcome of prior analyses, these contingencies must be specified and adhered to. Only pre-planned analyses can be reported in the main Results section of Stage 2 submissions. However, unplanned exploratory analyses will be admissible in a separate section of the Results (see below).

• Studies involving Neyman-Pearson inference must include a statistical power analysis. Estimated effect sizes should be justified with reference to the existing literature. Since publication bias over-inflates published estimates of effect size, power analysis must be based on the lowest available or meaningful estimate of the effect size. For frequentist analysis plans, the a priori power must be 0.9 or higher for all proposed hypothesis tests. In the case of highly uncertain effect sizes, a variable sample size and interim data analysis is permissible but with inspection points stated in advance, appropriate Type I error correction for ‘peeking’ employed, and a final stopping rule for data collection outlined.

• Methods involving Bayesian hypothesis testing are encouraged. For studies involving analyses with Bayes factors, the predictions of the theory must be specified so that a Bayes factor can be calculated. Authors should indicate what distribution will be used to represent the predictions of the theory and how its parameters will be specified. For example, will you use a uniform up to some specified maximum, or a normal/half-normal to represent a likely effect size, or a JZS/Cauchy with a specified scaling constant? For inference by Bayes factors, authors must be able to guarantee data collection until the Bayes factor is at least 6 times in favour of the experimental hypothesis over the null hypothesis (or vice versa). Authors with resource limitations are permitted to specify a maximum feasible sample size at which data collection must cease regardless of the Bayes factor; however to be eligible for advance acceptance this number must be sufficiently large that inconclusive results at this sample size would nevertheless be an important message for the field.

• Full descriptions must be provided of any outcome-neutral criteria that must be met for successful testing of the stated hypotheses. Such quality checks might include the absence of floor or ceiling effects in data distributions, positive controls, or other quality checks that are orthogonal to the experimental hypotheses.

• Timeline for completion of the study and proposed resubmission date if Stage 1 review is successful. Extensions to this deadline can be negotiated with the Assistant Editor.

• Any description of prospective methods or analysis plans should be written in future tense.

• Optional. Can be included to establish proof of concept, effect size estimations, or feasibility of proposed methods. Any pilot experiments will be published with the final version of the manuscript and will be clearly distinguished from data obtained for the pre-registered experiment(s).

Following stage 1 peer review manuscripts will either be rejected, given the opportunity to revise or offered an in-principle acceptance (IPA). An IPA indicates that the article will be published pending completion of the approved methods and analytic procedures, in addition to a defensible interpretation of the results.

In Principle Accepted (IPA) Stage 1 reports are not published in the journal. Instead they are deposited in a recognized repository (either publicly or under embargo until Stage 2) and integrated into a single article following approval of the final Stage 2 manuscript. We have created a Figshare repository for Stage 1 protocol deposition, and offer to upload the protocol on the authors' behalf.

Authors are reminded that any deviation from the stated experimental procedures, regardless of how minor it may seem to the authors, could lead to rejection of the manuscript at Stage 2. In cases where the pre-registered protocol is altered after IPA due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. change of equipment or technical error), the authors must consult the Managing Editor immediately for advice, and prior to the completion of data collection. Minor changes to the protocol may be permitted according to editorial discretion. In such cases, IPA would be preserved and the deviation reported in the Stage 2 submission. If the authors wish to alter the experimental procedures more substantially following IPA but still wish to publish their article as a Registered Report then the manuscript must be withdrawn and resubmitted as a new Stage 1 submission.

Note that registered analyses must be undertaken, but additional unregistered analyses can also be included in a final manuscript (see below).

Stage 2: Full manuscript submission and review

Authors will be asked to complete their study and resubmit their manuscripts within 12 months of receiving an in-principle acceptance. Failure to meet the agreed timetable may result in a stage 1 manuscript being considered withdrawn.

A stage 2 submission should include the following additions:

Cover Letter

• Confirmation in the resubmission Cover Letter that all non-pilot data was collected after the data of IPA, and analysed in the manner previously described. Any unforeseen changes in methods and analyses must be clearly noted.

• Please note that the Introduction cannot be altered from the approved stage 1 submission, and the stated hypothesis cannot be amended or expanded.

Results and Discussion

• The outcome of all registered analyses must be reported in the manuscript, except in rare instances where a registered and approved analysis is subsequently shown to be logically flawed or unfounded. In such cases, the authors, reviewers, and editor must agree that a collective error of judgment was made and that the analysis is inappropriate. In such cases the analysis would still be mentioned in the Methods but omitted with justification from the Results.

• It is reasonable that authors may wish to include additional analyses that were not included in the registered submission. For instance, a new analytic approach might become available between IPA and stage 2 review, or a particularly interesting and unexpected finding may emerge. Such analyses are admissible but must be clearly justified in the text, appropriately caveated, and reported in a separate section of the Results titled “Exploratory analyses”. Authors should be careful not to base their conclusions entirely on the outcome of statistically significant post hoc analyses.

• Authors reporting null hypothesis significance tests are required to report exact p-values and effect sizes for all inferential analyses.

• Raw and processed data must be made freely available in accordance with our data sharing policies.

Conclusions

• This should state clearly the main conclusions and provide an explanation of the importance and relevance of the study to the field.

Please consult the ‘Title page’ section of the submission guidelines for details of the additional Declarations that must be included, as with standard article types (eg funding, data availability, competing interests).

Manuscript withdrawal

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Slifka MK, Whitton JL. Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. J Mol Med. 2000; https://doi.org/10.1007/s001090000086

Blenkinsopp A, Paxton P. Symptoms in the pharmacy: a guide to the management of common illness. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science; 1998.

Wyllie AH, Kerr JFR, Currie AR. Cell death: the significance of apoptosis. In: Bourne GH, Danielli JF, Jeon KW, editors. International review of cytology. London: Academic; 1980. pp. 251–306.

Doe J. Title of subordinate document. In: The dictionary of substances and their effects. Royal Society of Chemistry. 1999. http://www.rsc.org/dose/title of subordinate document. Accessed 15 Jan 1999.

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• All procedures performed in the study were in accordance with the ARVO Statement for Use of Animals in Ophthalmic Vision and Research. The ethical principles established by the National Institutes of Health Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (NIH Publications No. 8523, revised 2011) were followed. The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee on Animal Use (Protocol No. 06174/14) of FCAV/Unesp, Jaboticabal.

• This study involved a questionnaire-based survey of farmers as well as blood sampling from their animals. The study protocol was assessed and approved by Haramaya University, research and extension office. Participants provided their verbal informed consent for animal blood sampling as well as for the related survey questions. Collection of blood samples was carried out by veterinarians adhering to the regulations and guidelines on animal husbandry and welfare.

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• All experiments have been conducted as per the guidelines of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, Department of Zoology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. However, the insect species used in this study is reared for commercial production of raw silk materials, as a part of agro-based industry. Therefore, use of this animal in research does not require ethical clearance. We have obtained permission from the office of Research officer sericulture, Baripada, Orissa, India for the provision of infrastructure and support for rearing of silkworm both in indoor and outdoor conditions related to our study to promote sericulture practices.

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Verbal informed consent was obtained prior to the interview.

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Journal of Advanced Chemical Engineering provides the bi-annual publication of articles in all areas related to Industrial Chemical Technology, Corrosion Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Process Safety, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reactors. Journal of Advanced Chemical Engineering welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published approximately one month after acceptance.

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  • Letter to the Editor:  these can take three forms: a substantial re-analysis of a previously published article; a substantial response to such a re-analysis from the authors of the original publication; or an article that may not cover ‘standard research’ but that may be relevant to readers.

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All references, including links, must be numbered consecutively, in square brackets, in the order in which they are cited in the text, and should be formatted in the  National Library of Medicine style .  Each reference must have an individual reference number. Please avoid excessive referencing. Only articles, datasets and abstracts that have been published or are in press, or are available through public e-print/preprint servers, may be cited. The author is responsible for obtaining permission to quote personal communications and unpublished data from cited colleagues. Journal abbreviations should follow Index Medicus/MEDLINE. Citations in the reference list should include all named authors, up to the first 6, before adding ‘ et al.’ . Any  in press  articles cited within the references and necessary for the reviewers’ assessment of the manuscript should be made available if requested by the editorial office.

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For Original Articles, Methodology Articles and Reviews, there is no explicit limit on the length of papers submitted, but authors are encouraged to be concise. Commentaries and Case Reports should be between 800 and 1,500 words. Letters to the Editor should be between 1,000 and 3,000 words. There is also no restriction on the number of figures, tables, additional files or references that can be included. Figures and tables should be numbered in the order in which they are referenced in the text. Authors should include all relevant supporting data with each article.

The abstract of Original and Methodology Articles should not exceed 250 words and must be structured into Background, Methods, Results and Conclusions. For Reviews, please provide an unstructured, single paragraph summary of no more than 350 words, of the major points raised. For Commentaries and Case Reports, please provide a short, unstructured, single paragraph summary of no more than 150 words. For Letters to the Editor, please provide a short, unstructured, single paragraph summary of no more than 250 words.

Please minimize the use of abbreviations and do not cite references in the abstract. Please list your trial registration number after the abstract, if applicable.

Add a list of 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract.

The Accession Numbers of nucleic acid, protein sequences or atomic coordinates cited in the manuscript should be provided in square brackets and include the corresponding database name.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology 89 Ames Street 61-210 Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 555-1212 awalker@mit.edu

Department of Chemistry Wonderful Religious University Great City, OH 54321 September 29, 20XX

Dear Professor Greatguy and Members of the Faculty Search Committee,

I am writing to apply for your department’s open position for an assistant professor of organic chemistry. I have enclosed my curriculum vitae, two academic transcripts, a statement of my teaching philosophy, and three brief research proposals. I have arranged for letters of support to be sent directly from three references: Professor X (MIT), Professor Y (MIT) and Professor Z (California Institute of Technology).

I am seeking a faculty position at an institution that will support me sharing my passion for chemistry with students through teaching. I have significant teaching experience, with outstanding reviews from my students in both general and organic chemistry. I have assisted with both introductory and organic chemistry, and am excited about leading these courses, as well as teaching biochemistry and special topics such as Gene Therapy and the internationalization of science. I plan to teach not only students at WRU, but expand efforts to reach out into the community and raise awareness of the importance of science in everyday life.

As an assistant professor, I will focus my research gene therapy, specifically on the development of new types of nanospheres made of biodegradeable polymers. I have been developing some of these in my postdoctoral work, but will move my own research in a new direction, specifically looking at binding into the major and minor grooves for specificity of application. The three research proposals I have included each include preliminary results that validate my approach, and I plan to use those results to write fullfledged proposals to major funding agencies. The scope of this work dovetails nicely with both the type of students and resources available at WRU, falling naturally into small projects easily managed by an undergraduate over the course of a summer or semester. I am excited about building a research group to more deeply understand these systems, and develop better therapeutic methods.

My wide breadth of experience in biological, organic, natural products and synthetic chemistry, as well as chemical engineering, will allow me to not only work on interdisciplinary research problems, but also help expand the horizons of possibilities for students.

I have given careful considering to the type of academic institution that matches my talents and motivations, and am specifically looking for a primarily undergraduate institution, where I can run a small research group that will let me develop meaningful professional relationships with students. I was thrilled to see WRU’s strong focus on international collaboration, and plan to work with your Science Semester Abroad program, to enable my students to more deeply understand the collaborative and international nature of today’s scientific research.

Finally, I have visited Great City several times, and am well aware of the vast array of cultural and other amenities. I look forward to exploring the city further, and building a personal and professional life there.

Thank you for considering my application; I look forward to hearing from you.

With best regards, Alice Walker

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Cover letter for a faculty position

Criteria for success.

  • You demonstrate scientific accomplishments and scholastic achievement.
  • You clearly define the vision and impact of your future research program.
  • You differentiate yourself from colleagues, g. advisors, as well as other faculty candidates.
  • You establish what your niche will be in the department.
  • Your excitement and passion are clearly displayed.

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Cover Letter Structure

  • Critical contact information: name, degree, current position, email, and phone number
  • Your professional profile or webpage ( e.g ., LinkedIn, ResearchGate, Academia.edu)
  • Date, department, and university name and address
  • Salutation – “Dear [Faculty Search Committee / Department Head],”
  • Brief introduction – Display excitement. State specific terms related to the faculty position, department and university. For example, if you are applying to a “cluster” hire that includes faculty across multiple departments, such as Systems and Synthetic Biology , then state this directly. State the position you are applying for (i.e., tenure-track appointment, assistant faculty position).
  • Strong opening statement – Declare succinctly your targeted research areas. Establish your foundation on which you will base your research. Emphasize novel interfaces and applications within your proposed research.
  • Scientific achievements – Summarize successes highlighted in your CV that demonstrate the breadth and depth of scientific expertise. Demonstrate your productivity, as well as key scientific or technical strengths with supporting details.
  • Motivation & impact – State areas of expertise and indicate specific aims of your future research program. Clearly describe how these aims align with current research initiatives in the department or university.
  • Teaching & mentorship – Highlight your experience in the classroom and as a research mentor, and service in the profession or community.
  • Wrap-up – “Additional documents are enclosed. Please feel free to contact me if supplemental information is required. ”
  • Follow-up & thank you – Be clear that you expect to hear back ( g., I look forward to your reply ). Thank the committee for their time and consideration.
  • Closure – Maintain professionalism. Sincerely , Best regards , and Kindest regards are appropriate closing phrases. Include your electronic signature.

The faculty cover letter, as with cover letters for other positions , is the first part of your application to be read by the Faculty Search Committee. Your cover letter may be the only part anyone reads if the Search Committee doesn’t like what they see in your cover letter. Therefore, the primary purpose of a faculty cover letter is to capture attention and generate interest among members of the specific department for which you are applying.

If you make it over this first hurdle, the cover letter should then serve as a letter of introduction. The faculty cover letter connects all other application material, such as the Research and Teaching Statements, CV, and References. Brainstorm approaches to reiterate important points and themes between these documents in a complementary and cohesive manner.

Analyze your audience

Knowing what the Faculty Search Committee is looking for will help you tailor your application.

Searches for new hires may focus on specific research areas ( e.g., nanomaterials, systems engineering, therapeutic science, renewable energy). In this case, you should customize your application to highlight your work in the specified research area.

Alternatively, departments may concentrate solely on the best candidates regardless of pre-selected scientific disciplines, in which case you have more flexibility in how you present yourself.

In addition, academic employment opportunities differ based on whether positions are tenure-tracked or require teaching, and the type of institution (university, medical school, research institute). Research the responsibilities associated with each of these positions, and include only information relevant to the specific position – don’t waste valuable space on irrelevant experiences.

Advocate for yourself

The faculty cover letter emphasizes your past and present academic career, while promoting your future potential. For many of us, exuding confidence in an open letter of introduction is challenging, but you have to believe in yourself before you can convince others to believe in you.

State your pedigree

In academia, the institutions and departments you have attended and the advisors for whom you have worked do matter. State this information in Scientific Achievements . Inform your audience if you have co-taught classes with distinguished professors in Teaching & Mentorship or emphasize existing collaborations in the Motivation & Impact section.

Quantify your productivity

Academia identifies scientific contributions by the following conventions: number of publications, quality, and impact. In addition to research articles, noteworthy contributions may also include opinion articles, book chapters, or your role as a journal reviewer. Emphasize alternative sources of scientific communication (and funding) such as distinguished merit-based fellowships.

Engineering students are likely to be co-authors of patents; state this information.

Describe your future potential

Beyond reiterating your past accomplishments, you must also show you are prepared to handle the future challenges of being a Principal Investigator. By far, the most difficult paragraph to write in the faculty cover letter focuses on the Motivation & Impact of your future research program. Clearly articulate the vision of your future research program and describe how your leadership will facilitate an environment of scientific and teaching excellence. Demonstrate expert understanding of your field, and confidently state your qualifications as a leader in research, educator, and citizen of the university.

Define your niche

Your application will be one out of hundreds. You must differentiate yourself and your research program from other candidates, as well as previous or current advisor(s). Ask yourself what you will do that is unique compared to any of your past or future colleagues. How you will uniquely fit into the department; what is your niche?

The Motivation & Impact section provides an opportunity to concisely define your niche. State specific aims of your proposed research that expand upon the department’s core strengths while simultaneously diversifying the university’s research portfolio ( e.g., emerging research fields, state-of-the art technologies, novel applications). Carefully consider research centers, core facilities, affiliated institutes or medical centers at the university. In many cases, campus- or state-wide research initiatives may complement your research program.

Finally, take advantage of any experiences you’ve had outside of academia. Have you previously worked in industry or consulted? Would these former and future relationships lead to additional funding for your lab? If so, suggest more unusual avenues of additional funding. It may no longer suffice to focus primarily on traditional grants sponsored by government agencies. Think of creative alternatives and diversify your future financial portfolio. This, in turn, differentiates your research program from colleagues.

Finally, you will more than likely apply to multiple departments and universities. Therefore, modify your niche for every application!

Make important information concise and identifiable

Again, your application is one out of hundreds. Helping the Faculty Search Committee easily identify important information in your cover letter will only improve your chances of moving forward in the hiring process. A faculty cover letter should not exceed 1 page , so you must present your qualifications to the Faculty Search Committee in a concise manner.

Maximize impact of words. When it’s accurate, use verbs that illustrate impact (“led,” “developed,” “innovated”) over verbs that make you sound passive (“participated”). Aim for verbs that are more specific to the actual contribution you made.

Minimize redundancy and wordiness. For every sentence, challenge yourself to remove as many words as possible without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Use keywords. Keywords cited by grant-funding agencies, easily recognizable by any faculty member, should be included in relevant sections of your faculty cover letter. Using field-specific vocabulary may demonstrate your understanding of the field and the department’s needs, but be aware that Faculty Search Committees that are more mixed in expertise may require simpler vocabulary and/or explanations accessible to a broader audience.

Maintain abundant white space. In terms of formatting, inclusion of white space is easy on the eye while providing a precise transition from one section to the next.

Devote time!

Crafting your faculty application is a process that will continue indefinitely.

  • Devote time to your faculty application, and work in consistent increments over the course of weeks not days.
  • Take time to brainstorm, reflect, write, edit, critique, and revise accordingly.
  • Seek guidance in terms of technical content, emphasis of soft skills, as well as grammatical improvements and aesthetics from colleagues and friends.

Above all else, remember that the faculty application is a creative process. Enjoy it!

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Professional Chemical Engineer Cover Letter Examples for 2024

Your chemical engineer cover letter must clearly highlight your expertise in chemical processes and systems. Demonstrate your ability to optimize production safely and efficiently. Moreover, showcase your proficiency with industry-standard software and your commitment to sustainable engineering practices. Balance your technical skills with examples of successful teamwork and problem-solving capabilities.

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As you dive into the job hunt, a standout chemical engineer cover letter can set you apart, but crafting one can be daunting. It's not just a repeat of your resume—it's your chance to showcase a career highlight, a moment you shined professionally. Your challenge? Keep it concise, avoid worn-out phrases to maintain formality, and remember: brevity is key. Stick to a single page that tells your unique story and leaves a lasting impression.

  • Introduce your profile to catch recruiters' attention;
  • Use professional templates and examples to make sure your chemical engineer cover letter follows the best industry standards;
  • Settle on your most story-worthy achievement to shine a light on what makes your application unique;
  • Write a chemical engineer cover letter, even when you lack professional experience.

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  • Project Implementation: Emphasizing a successful project where the applicant improved a bioprocess, which led to a significant increase in yield and reduction in waste, showcases their ability to deliver results relevant to the biochemical field.
  • Process Optimization Skill Set: Mentioning the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies directly relates to the desired competencies for a Chemical Engineer, demonstrating a strong commitment to efficiency and quality in operations.
  • Research and Development: Highlighting expertise in research development places the applicant as a valuable asset for a company looking to innovate and stay ahead in the biochemical industry.
  • Alignment with Company Values: Reflecting an understanding of the company's mission and values indicates that the candidate is not just looking for any job, but is specifically interested in contributing to that company's objectives, further increasing the potential for a good cultural fit.

Designing your chemical engineer cover letter: what is the best format

Let's start with the basics, your chemical engineer cover letter should include your:

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph
  • Closing statement
  • Signature (that's not a must)

Next, we'll move to the spacing of your chemical engineer cover letter, and yes, it should be single-spaced ( automatically formatted for you in our cover letter templates ).

Don't go for a old-school font (e.g. Arial or Times New Roman), but instead, pick an ATS-favorite like Chivo, Volkhov, or Raleway, to stand out.

Our cover letter builder is also set up for you with the standard one-inch margin, all around the text.

Finally, ensure your chemical engineer resume and cover letter are in the same font and are submitted in PDF (to keep the formatting in place).

P.S. The Applicant Tracker System (or ATS) won't be assessing your [job] cover letter, it's solely for the recruiters' eyes.

The top sections on a chemical engineer cover letter

  • Header: This section includes your contact information, the date, and the employer's contact information; it's essential for the recruiter to know who you are and how to reach you easily.
  • Opening Greeting: Use a professional salutation addressing the hiring manager by name if known; it personalizes your application and shows attention to detail.
  • Introduction: Briefly introduce yourself with a strong opening statement that highlights your chemical engineering background and your enthusiasm for the role; it sets the tone for your cover letter and grabs the recruiter's attention.
  • Body Paragraph(s): Here you should elaborate on your relevant experience, specific skills in chemical engineering, and accomplishments that make you a strong fit for the position; this section is vital to showcase why you are the ideal candidate.
  • Closing Paragraph and Call to Action: Summarize your qualifications, express your eagerness to discuss your application in more detail, and politely prompt the recruiter to contact you; this reinforces your interest and encourages a response.

Key qualities recruiters search for in a candidate’s cover letter

  • Process optimization skills: Demonstrates ability to improve chemical processes for increased efficiency, reduced waste, and lower costs.
  • Strong understanding of chemical safety and environmental regulations: Indicates knowledge of industry standards and commitment to safe, legal, and ethical engineering practices.
  • Proficiency in chemical process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD): Shows technical adeptness and the ability to model and simulate processes for design and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in pilot plant operations: Provides hands-on experience with scaling up processes from the lab to production, which is crucial in commercializing chemical products and processes.
  • Knowledge of different chemical unit operations (e.g., distillation, extraction, filtration): Essential for designing and operating equipment used in the production of chemicals.
  • Cross-functional team collaboration: Reflects the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, an important aspect of project management in chemical engineering.

Greeting recruiters with your chemical engineer cover letter salutation

What better way to start your conversation with the hiring manager, than by greeting them?

Take the time to find out who the professional, recruiting for the role, is.

Search on LinkedIn, the company website. And for those still keen on making a fantastic first impression, you could even contact the organization, asking for the recruiter's name and more details about the job.

Address recruiters in the chemical engineer greeting by either their first name or last name. (e.g. "Dear Anthony" or "Dear Ms. Smarts").

If you're unable to discover the recruiter's name - don't go for the impersonal "To whom it may concern", but instead use "Dear HR team".

List of salutations you can use

  • Dear Hiring Manager,
  • Dear [Employer's Name],
  • Dear [Department] Team,
  • Dear [Company Name] Recruiter,
  • Esteemed [Job Title] Search Committee,
  • Respected [Job Title] Hiring Committee,

Your chemical engineer cover letter intro: showing your interest in the role

On to the actual content of your chemical engineer cover letter and the introductory paragraph .

The intro should be no more than two sentences long and presents you in the best light possible.

Use your chemical engineer cover letter introduction to prove exactly what interests you in the role or organization. Is it the:

  • Company culture;
  • Growth opportunities;
  • Projects and awards the team worked on/won in the past year;
  • Specific technologies the department uses.

When writing your chemical engineer cover letter intro, be precise and sound enthusiastic about the role.

Your introduction should hint to recruiters that you're excited about the opportunity and that you possess an array of soft skills, e.g. motivation, determination, work ethic, etc.

Choosing your best achievement for the middle or body of your chemical engineer cover letter

Now that you have the recruiters' attention, it's time to write the chunkiest bit of your chemical engineer cover letter .

The body consists of three to six paragraphs that focus on one of your achievements.

Use your past success to tell a story of how you obtained your most job-crucial skills and know-how (make sure to back these up with tangible metrics).

Another excellent idea for your chemical engineer cover letter's middle paragraphs is to shine a light on your unique professional value.

Write consistently and make sure to present information that is relevant to the role.

Closing paragraph basics: choose between a promise and a call to action

You've done all the hard work - congratulations! You've almost reached the end of your chemical engineer cover letter .

But how do you ensure recruiters, who have read your application this far, remember you?

Most chemical engineer professionals end their cover letter with a promise - hinting at their potential and what they plan on achieving if they're hired.

Another option would be to include a call for follow-up, where you remind recruiters that you're very interested in the opportunity (and look forward to hearing from them, soon).

Choose to close your chemical engineer cover letter in the way that best fits your personality.

What to write on your chemical engineer cover letter, when you have zero experience

The best advice for candidates, writing their chemical engineer cover letters with no experience , is this - be honest.

If you have no past professional roles in your portfolio, focus recruiters' attention on your strengths - like your unique, transferrable skill set (gained as a result of your whole life), backed up by one key achievement.

Or, maybe you dream big and have huge motivation to join the company. Use your chemical engineer cover letter to describe your career ambition - that one that keeps you up at night, dreaming about your future.

Finally, always ensure you've answered why employers should hire precisely you and how your skills would benefit their organization.

Key takeaways

Your chemical engineer cover letter is your best shot at standing out by showing your motivation and the unique skills you'd bring to the job:

  • Chose no more than one achievement, which you'd be talking about in the body of your chemical engineer cover letter, by focusing on skills and outcomes;
  • Address recruiters with their first or last name, or "Dear Hiring Manager" in your chemical engineer cover letter greeting;
  • Introduce in no more than two sentences what makes your profile unique (perhaps it's your motivation, enthusiasm, or appreciation of the company you're applying for);
  • Select the same font you have used in your resume (avoid Times New Roman and Arial, as most candidates tend to invest in them);
  • Close your chemical engineer cover letter with a promise of how you see yourself growing in the company and the benefits you'd bring about.

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