Call For Authors
Benefits of publishing with RAPS
- Share your regulatory knowledge and experience
- Receive review feedback from industry experts
- Contribute to expanding existing regulatory literature
- Earn RAC recertification points for each book published during a recertification period (three years)
- 5 points for chapter authors, co-authors and article authors
- Up to 15 points for book authors or co-authors
Books
RAPS books are written by regulatory professionals, for regulatory professionals. Our readers expect the most up-to-date, accurate, and insightful information available, and we make every effort to ensure our books are of the highest quality. Every book is reviewed by experts in the field to ensure all content is accurate and relevant. Our volunteer Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC) oversees all submissions with an established editorial process. In addition, RAPS staff work collaboratively with authors throughout the publishing process.
Fundamentals books
Our Fundamentals books are robust, comprehensive references on foundational regulatory knowledge, written for industry professionals at all career stages. The Fundamentals books are designed to provide the basics across the full product lifecycle in all major geographic regions and are updated every two years to ensure consistent integration of regulatory changes and industry innovation.
Topical books
In addition to the Fundamentals series, RAPS books cover dynamic topics in regulatory affairs. Our catalog includes books on regulatory writing, regulatory intelligence, software as a medical device, regulatory strategy, product labeling, and more.
Submissions
RAPS Books team is open to reviewing book proposals on topics important to regulatory professionals. Proposals can be submitted online, or if you have any questions and would like to discuss your proposal prior to submission, you can email our publications team directly at [email protected]
We are happy to consider both completed manuscripts, outlines, and ideas for books.
RAPS Journal of Regulatory Affairs
One of the key goals for the Journal of Regulatory Affairs is to expand on its predecessor’s global and regional coverage of all aspects of healthcare product regulation. It also:
- Continues to publish issue theme-focused articles based on the 2026 Editorial Calendar;
- Includes ad hoc articles on topics of author interest/specialty not on the calendar;
- Publishes dissertations/capstone projects – in edited form or as articles based on the original work;
- Publishes articles adapted from Convergence and Euro Convergence presentations; and
- Provides information with a strong “how-to” subtext for use in the real-world regulatory setting.
We invite regulatory professionals and experts to consider contributing to this quality, evidence-based journal written by regulatory professionals, for regulatory professionals, and validated through a double-blind peer review process.
Submissions and author information
If you are interested in submitting an article to the Journal, have a proposal for a topic, or have questions and would like to discuss the editorial process prior to submission, please contact Renée Matthews, Managing Editor, and Anna Han, Content Editor, at [email protected]
Article topics should reflect the author(s) residual regulatory knowledge based and their areas and levels of expertise. Articles should in no way promote a company product or service. Content must be supported by references to quality, peer-reviewed, original sources in the existing regulatory and healthcare policy literature. We do not accept opinion or perspective pieces.
For more information about the journal and submitting an article, check out the following resources:
Submission guidelines
Presubmission checklist
Style Guidelines
Article document settings
RAPS Media Planner
2026 Editorial Calendar