NCFP Journal
The New College Free Press Journal is a home for rigorous, interdisciplinary work that moves ideas forward—fast. We publish research articles, field notes, policy memos, data briefs, and invited perspectives across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional practice.
We currently oversee editorial for the NCFP Journal. Learn more about the Journal’s aims & scope on
the NCFP site.
Knowledge, quickly put to work
Research • Practice • Policy
What we publish
- Research Articles (2,500–8,000 words): empirical, methodological, or theoretical contributions.
- Field Notes & Data Briefs (800–2,500 words): early evidence, pilots, practical learnings, datasets.
- Policy & Practice (1,500–4,000 words): memos, playbooks, evaluations, implementation reports.
- Perspectives (800–2,000 words): arguments, syntheses, interviews, invited commentary.
Editorial standards
- Clear claims, transparent methods, and traceable sources.
- Ethics, consent, and data stewardship aligned to discipline norms.
- Accessible prose and visuals for cross-disciplinary readers.
- SAA-style citations for anthro/CRM (or journal-appropriate style).
Ready to contribute? Review the submission checklist and style expectations first.