Cell Stem Cell Template
Get your Cell Stem Cell paper right the first time: a ready-made structure with the right abstract and citations, so editors see your science, not formatting slips.
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How to Use the Cell Stem Cell Template | A Step-by-Step Guide
Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 3 August, 2026
Submitting to Cell Stem Cell goes smoothly when your draft already matches the journal's own rules. Editors screen new manuscripts against the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors before peer review, so formatting, structure, and required statements should be right on the first draft rather than repaired during upload. This template sets that structure up for you.
What is the Cell Stem Cell Template?
It is a manuscript shell aligned to Cell Stem Cell. It covers front matter, the abstract the journal expects, a body organized to the journal's article types, and a reference list in the journal's required style. Confirm current scope and article types on the Cell Stem Cell journal page before you draft.
What's actually in a Cell Stem Cell submission:
Prepare the title, authors, affiliations, and ORCID iDs. Write the abstract to the journal's rule and word limit, organize the body to the article type, and apply the required reference style from the first citation. Complete every declaration (ethics, competing interests, funding, data availability) the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors lists, and cite figures and tables in order.
What separates a clean submission from one that gets kicked back:
The common failure modes are formatting or reference style that does not match the guide for authors, missing required statements, and an incomplete portal checklist. Clear all three against the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors before you submit.
What does this Cell Stem Cell Template include?
The shell mirrors what editorial staff check first: article-type fit, the abstract rules, required declarations, and the journal's reference style. For more detail see the author resources. When your draft is ready, upload it through Editorial Manager.
Steps to Use This Template with SciSpace Agent
- Click Start Writing on this page. The SciSpace Agent prompt screen opens with the template loaded.
- Use the loaded template, or upload a version your group already uses for Cell Stem Cell.
- Edit the prompt with your topic and article type, and note any requirement from the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors.
- Run the prompt. The agent drafts into the correct structure and reference style.
- Use View Outputs to verify required statements and formatting are present.
- Export and submit through Editorial Manager.
Cell Stem Cell Template Structure at a Glance
| Element | Cell Stem Cell requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Unstructured single paragraph of 150 words or fewer. Should include: (1) background and/or purpose of the research; (2) description of the principal results, approaches/model systems, and major conclusions; (3) indication of broader significance. No reference citations. Same requirements apply to all primary research article types (Research Article, Resource, Technology, Short Article, Clinical and Translational Report, Brief Report, Matters Arising) |
| Main text | Word limits vary by article type: Research Articles/Technology Articles - under 7,000 words; Short Articles - under 4,000 words; Brief Reports - under 2,500 words (main text only, excluding STAR Methods and references). The word count includes title, author names and affiliations, summary, and figure legends but excludes STAR Methods text, supplemental item legends, and the References section. Figure limits: Research/Technology - max 7 figures/tables; Short Articles - max 4 figures/tables; Brief Reports - max 2 figures/tables |
| Declarations | Ethics approval/consent as applicable; competing interests; funding; data availability |
| Figures/tables | Publication-ready; cited in order |
| Supplemental | Upload separately when used |
| Keywords | Up to 10 keywords. Authors may include up to 10 keywords, which will be associated with the paper on Cell Press platforms, PubMed, and other abstract indexing platforms. Keywords should be separated by commas. Note: For iScience journal, keywords are chosen by editors, but Cell Stem Cell allows author-provided keywords |
| References | Numbered superscript citation style (sequential). References must be cited by superscript numbers running consecutively in the text (e.g., 'Multiple reports¹,² support this observation'). References should include: author list, year, article title, journal abbreviation, volume, page range, and DOI. Only published or in-press articles should be included. This is similar to Vancouver style with superscript numbering |
| Peer review | Single-blind peer review. Cell Press (including Cell Stem Cell) uses single-blind peer review where reviewers know the authors' identities but authors do not know reviewers' identities. Cell Press does not disclose reviewer identity to external parties except at the specific reviewer's request |
| Submission | www.editorialmanager.com/cell-stem-cell/default.aspx |
Quick Tips for Using the Cell Stem Cell Template
Read the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors once before drafting and once before upload. Draft the abstract after results are stable. Set the reference style before adding citations. Keep a cover letter that states your contribution and fit to Cell Stem Cell in under a page.
Best Practices
Skim two or three recent Cell Stem Cell papers to calibrate depth and figure style. Make the novelty clear in the first two pages. Deposit data and code when the policy on the Cell Stem Cell journal page requires it. Disclose any preprint or conference version with identifiers in the cover letter.
Before You Submit: Final Check
Do one focused pass against the Cell Stem Cell guide for authors: scope, length, reference style, required declarations, and figure quality. Then submit through Editorial Manager.
