Peer-mentoring mechanism: A proof of concept

This short article advocates a peer-monitoring mechanism for supporting early-career researchers (ECRs). An efficient mechanism will require: a) Appropriate philosophical values; b) Well-functioning methodologies for conducting research; c) Rules for effective collaborative and communicative efforts, using a shared platform, shared methodologies, data, and responsibilities; and, d) Continual signs of progress of participatory peers measured in both productivity and quality.