{"id":784,"date":"2026-07-08T21:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.us\/blog\/?p=784"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:04:02","slug":"what-does-a-corresponding-author-do-during-manuscript-submission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.us\/blog\/what-does-a-corresponding-author-do-during-manuscript-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is a Corresponding Author? Role Pre- and Post-Submission"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"784\" class=\"elementor elementor-784\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7af39aa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7af39aa4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5cb3476\" data-id=\"5cb3476\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56fca10d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56fca10d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->The corresponding author is the single point of contact between the research team and the journal, from submission through publication and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Corresponding author status is about communication responsibility, not seniority or the amount of work contributed; first authorship reflects the latter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Graduate students and postdocs can serve as corresponding author, but only if they can guarantee reliable, long-term access to a contact email.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->If a corresponding author loses access to their institutional email, they must update their contact details with the journal as soon as possible to avoid missed communications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\"><b>Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><!-- [if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:\nfield-begin'><\/span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span>TOC \\o\n&quot;1-2&quot; \\n \\h \\z \\u <span style='mso-element:field-separator'><\/span><![endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438815\">Glossary of Key Terms<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438816\">What Does a Corresponding Author Do?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438817\">Responsibilities Before Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438818\">Responsibilities After Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438819\">Tips for First-Time Corresponding Authors<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438820\">Guidelines for Journal Communication<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438821\">Corresponding Author vs First Author: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438822\">Should Graduate Students or Postdocs Serve as Corresponding Author?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438823\">What Happens if the Corresponding Author Loses Institutional Email Access?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438824\">Best Practices for Corresponding Authors<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 46.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: right dotted 467.5pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-no-proof: yes;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/marishaf\/Downloads\/Corresponding_Author_Guide_Editage%20USA.docx#_Toc234438825\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\"><!-- [if supportFields]><span\nstyle='mso-element:field-end'><\/span><![endif]-->\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Glossary of Key Terms<\/a><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 468pt; border: medium none currentcolor;\" border=\"1\" width=\"624\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: 1pt; border-color: #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p><b>Term<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: #999999 #999999 #999999 currentcolor; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Corresponding author<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>The author designated to communicate with the journal and readers on behalf of all co-authors.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>First author<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>The author, usually listed first, credited with the largest individual contribution to the research.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Co-author<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>Any author listed on a paper besides the corresponding and first author.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Manuscript submission system<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>The online portal, such as Editorial Manager or ScholarOne, used to submit and track a paper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>ORCID<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>A unique digital identifier that links a researcher to their publications across journals and databases.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Proof<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>The formatted version of an accepted article sent to the corresponding author for a final check before publication.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Conflict of interest disclosure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>A statement listing any financial or personal relationships that could bias the research.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Retraction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>The formal withdrawal of a published paper, usually due to errors, misconduct, or ethical violations.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 149.75pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"200\">\n<p>Reprint request<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 318.25pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"424\">\n<p>A request from a reader or organization for a copy of a published article, sent to the corresponding author.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>What Does a Corresponding Author Do?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">The corresponding author is the designated contact person for a manuscript. They manage submission, respond to editors and reviewers, and answer questions from readers once the paper is published. This role usually falls to the senior researcher who supervised the project, though this is not a fixed rule.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Because journals and readers rely on one clear contact, the corresponding author&#8217;s name and email address appear on the published paper itself, usually marked with an asterisk or a small envelope symbol next to their name.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Responsibilities Before Submission<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Before a manuscript is submitted, the corresponding author takes on several coordination duties that keep the process organized and reduce the risk of delays or disputes later.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Choosing the Corresponding Author<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Teams typically choose the corresponding author early, often the principal investigator, lab head, or senior supervisor. Some fields allow co-corresponding authors when two labs contribute equally. The choice should be discussed openly and agreed upon by all co-authors before submission, not decided unilaterally.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Preparing Submission Materials<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Confirming the author list, order, and affiliations with every co-author.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Collecting signed conflict of interest and copyright forms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Creating an account on the journal&#8217;s manuscript submission system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Verifying that all co-authors have approved the final manuscript version.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Registering or confirming an ORCID identifier, if required by the journal.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Responsibilities After Submission<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Once the manuscript is submitted, the corresponding author&#8217;s workload shifts from preparation to ongoing communication. This phase can last anywhere from a few weeks to over a year, depending on the journal and field.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">During Peer Review<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Tracking the manuscript&#8217;s status in the submission portal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Receiving and distributing reviewer comments to co-authors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Compiling and submitting the point-by-point response to reviewers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Communicating with the editor about deadlines or extensions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\"><b><i>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.us\/blog\/what-is-the-peer-review-process-in-research\/\">The Peer Review Process: A Guide to Successful Publication<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5.0pt;\"><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">After Acceptance<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Reviewing and approving the copyedited proof within the given deadline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Signing the final publication or licensing agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Confirming figures, tables, and supplementary files display correctly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Paying or arranging payment for any article processing charges.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Post-Publication Duties<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">After publication, the corresponding author continues to represent the paper publicly. They field questions from other researchers, share data or materials on request, issue corrections if errors are found, and manage any reprint requests. If misconduct or a serious error is alleged, they are usually the first point of contact for the journal&#8217;s investigation.<\/p>\n<h2><a>Tips for First-Time Corresponding Authors<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Before you submit<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Confirm every co-author has reviewed and approved the final manuscript, including author order and affiliations, before you hit submit.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Save the journal&#8217;s author guidelines locally; formatting rejections at this stage are common and avoidable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Set up your ORCID profile in advance if the journal requires it, so submission doesn&#8217;t stall on a missing ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>During review<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Check the submission portal weekly rather than waiting for email alerts alone; some notifications land in spam.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">When reviewer comments arrive, share them with co-authors quickly and set an internal deadline a few days before the journal&#8217;s actual deadline.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Keep your response-to-reviewers document organized point by point; editors and reviewers appreciate a clear, numbered structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>After acceptance<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Read the proof carefully, especially author names, affiliations, and figure labels; errors are far harder to fix once published.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Note the proof deadline immediately; these windows are often just 24-48 hours.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Clarify early who is responsible for any article processing charge, so payment doesn&#8217;t hold up publication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Long-term habits<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Use an email address you expect to control for years, not one tied to a program or position that will end.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Keep a personal archive of the submission, reviews, and final proof; you may need these long after publication.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Agree with co-authors ahead of time on who fields post-publication questions, especially if you expect to change institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a>Guidelines for Journal Communication<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Clear, professional communication with a journal keeps a manuscript moving and protects your relationship with editors over the long term. The tips below cover the main touchpoints a corresponding author manages, from first contact to handling disagreements.<\/p>\n<h3>Writing to editors<\/h3>\n<p>Editors manage dozens or hundreds of manuscripts at once, so emails that get straight to the point are more likely to get a fast, useful reply. A little formality also goes a long way in setting the right tone.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Keep emails brief and specific; state the manuscript ID, title, and your question in the first two lines.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Use a professional, neutral tone even when frustrated by delays; editors handle many manuscripts at once.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Address the editor by name and title when known, rather than a generic greeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Responding to reviewers<\/h3>\n<p>Reviewer comments can feel personal, especially on a first paper, but a calm, thorough response is what actually moves a manuscript toward acceptance. Treat the exchange as collaborative rather than adversarial.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Thank reviewers for their time before addressing critiques, even sharply worded ones.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Address every comment individually and explain any disagreement with evidence, not just assertion.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Avoid defensive language; frame pushback as &#8220;we respectfully believe&#8221; rather than disputing the reviewer&#8217;s competence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Following up on delays<\/h3>\n<p>Delays are normal in academic publishing, and timing your follow-up well matters more than the wording. Too early, and you risk looking impatient; too late, and a manuscript can sit forgotten.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Wait at least 2-3 weeks past the journal&#8217;s stated review timeline before sending a status inquiry.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Keep follow-up emails short: reference the manuscript ID, submission date, and a polite request for an update.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Avoid sending repeated follow-ups within days of each other; this can slow rather than speed up a response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"><b><i>See also:<\/i><\/b><i> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.us\/blog\/navigating-the-submission-process-a-step-by-step-guide-for-first-time-authors\/\">Manuscript Submission Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Authors<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>General etiquette<\/h3>\n<p>Good etiquette is less about any single email and more about consistent habits that keep co-authors informed and your own records intact.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">CC all co-authors on major correspondence, such as decisions, revisions, and proofs, to keep everyone informed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Reply to editor emails within 48-72 hours where possible, even if just to acknowledge receipt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Keep a dated record of every email exchange with the journal in case questions arise later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Handling difficult exchanges<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">If an editor&#8217;s or reviewer&#8217;s comment feels unclear, ask for clarification rather than guessing at intent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">If you disagree with a rejection, request more detail on the reasoning before deciding whether to appeal.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\">Never escalate a disagreement publicly, such as on social media; work through the journal&#8217;s formal channels first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Corresponding Author vs First Author: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">The corresponding author handles communication and administration; the first author usually did most of the hands-on research. The two roles often overlap in small labs but are distinct in larger, multi-author teams.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 468pt; border: medium none currentcolor;\" border=\"1\" width=\"624\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: 1pt; border-color: #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p><b>Aspect<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: #999999 #999999 #999999 currentcolor; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p><b>Corresponding Author<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: #999999 #999999 #999999 currentcolor; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p><b>First Author<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p>Main role<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Point of contact for the journal and readers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Primary contributor to the research and writing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p>Typical seniority<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Often senior, such as a professor or PI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Often junior, such as a student or postdoc<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p>Listed position<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Marked with a symbol, not by list order<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Usually listed first among the authors<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p>Key duty timing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Spans submission through post-publication<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #999999 1.0pt; border-right: solid #999999 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; padding: 4.0pt 5.0pt 4.0pt 5.0pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\n<p>Concentrated during the research and drafting phase<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 131.05pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: currentcolor #999999 #999999; padding: 4pt 5pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"175\">\n<p>Can be the same person?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 168.5pt; border-top: none; 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However, it is increasingly common, and often encouraged, for a graduate student or postdoc who led the analysis and writing to serve as corresponding author, especially in fields that value recognizing early-career contributions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Before agreeing to this, students and postdocs should consider a few practical points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Whether they will have a working email address 2-5 years from now, when readers may still write in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Whether their advisor is available as a backup contact if they become unreachable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Whether their field&#8217;s norms favor early-career researchers taking on this role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Whether they are prepared to handle post-publication queries, corrections, or misconduct inquiries.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>What Happens if the Corresponding Author Loses Institutional Email Access?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">If the corresponding author loses institutional email access, they should immediately notify the journal and update their contact information, since most publishers allow authors to change the listed email even after publication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Losing access is common after graduation, a job change, or retirement. Journals generally recommend the following steps to keep communication uninterrupted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Contact the journal&#8217;s editorial office directly and request an update to the corresponding author&#8217;s email.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Use a personal or professional email that is unlikely to change, such as one tied to a personal domain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Register or update an ORCID profile, since some journals link contact details to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Ask a co-author, often the original supervisor, to serve as an interim contact during the transition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Some journals require a formal correction notice to update the listed email on the published version, while others simply update their internal records. Either way, delays in updating this information can mean missed requests for data, corrections, or retraction inquiries, so authors should act quickly once they know their access will end.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Best Practices for Corresponding Authors<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Use an email address you expect to control for at least 5-10 years, not a temporary one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Keep copies of all correspondence with the journal, reviewers, and co-authors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Set calendar reminders for proof deadlines, which are often just 24-48 hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->Agree with co-authors in advance on who answers post-publication questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: -13.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 5.0pt 23.0pt;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->\u2022<span style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><!--[endif]-->List a secondary contact or backup author when possible, especially for early-career researchers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 16.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"><a>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Can there be more than one corresponding author on a paper?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Yes, many journals allow two or more co-corresponding authors, often marked with matching symbols, when multiple labs or institutions contributed equally to the work.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Does the corresponding author get more credit than the first author?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">No, corresponding authorship does not automatically carry more credit than first authorship. Credit depends on the field&#8217;s norms, the specific contributions made, and how hiring or promotion committees weigh each role.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Who pays the article processing charge, the corresponding author or the institution?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">The corresponding author is usually billed first, but the charge is often paid by their institution, grant funds, or a library agreement, depending on the journal&#8217;s policy and the author&#8217;s funding source.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Can a corresponding author be changed after a paper is published?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Yes, though it typically requires contacting the journal&#8217;s editorial office and, in some cases, publishing a formal correction notice if the change affects the official published record.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">What email should a corresponding author use if they are leaving academia?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">A personal email address tied to a domain they control long-term is safer than a soon-to-expire institutional address, since journals may need to reach them years after publication.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Is the corresponding author responsible if the paper is retracted?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">The corresponding author is usually the journal&#8217;s first point of contact during a retraction investigation, but responsibility for any misconduct is assessed individually among all listed authors.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Do journals verify the corresponding author&#8217;s identity or affiliation?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">Many journals now ask for an ORCID identifier and institutional affiliation at submission, and some verify this information before publication to reduce fraud and authorship disputes.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\">Should a postdoc list their advisor or themselves as corresponding author?<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\">This depends on lab norms and who will remain reachable long-term. 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