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Contributions, credits and levels

Verified contributions

Members contribute to ECTRP through peer review, workshop participation, publication and other forms of scholarly service. Contributions are verified by the council and recorded in the member's contribution history.

ECTRP Contribution Credits

Contribution Credits are earned through verified contributions and are held in an auditable ledger: every entry has a date, a description and a resulting balance.

Credits are non-transferable and cannot be converted to cash. Purchasing and redeeming credits will be introduced in a later phase.

How to use my credits

ECTRP Credits reward meaningful contributions to the research community. You can use them to access benefits within the ECTRP ecosystem.

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Article Processing Fee

Use your credits to offset the article processing fee when your manuscript has successfully passed peer review and has been accepted for publication. Credits apply only after acceptance — they never influence peer-review decisions or guarantee publication.

Participation Certificates

Exchange credits for official certificates recognizing your participation in eligible ECTRP activities and events.

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ECTRP Products

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Redeem credits, or combine credits with a payment, for selected ECTRP merchandise and products.

Subscriptions & Premium Services

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Use credits toward selected ECTRP subscriptions and services.

Exclusive Events

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Access special workshops, events, and experiences reserved for members of the ECTRP community.

Credits have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash. They are a reward for community contribution and can only be used for eligible ECTRP benefits.

ECTRP Contributor Levels

A Contributor Level reflects a combination of professional expertise, academic experience and contribution to the ECTRP community. Levels are assigned by the council.

  • White contributor levelEntry level. Recently joined the ECTRP community.
  • Yellow contributor levelEarly contributor with first verified contributions recorded.
  • Green contributor levelEstablished contributor with a consistent record of participation.
  • Blue contributor levelExperienced contributor recognised for sustained scholarly service.
  • Brown contributor levelSenior contributor with substantial expertise and community service.
  • Black contributor levelDistinguished contributor. Highest level of recognised expertise and service.