How to Politely Decline a Peer Review Invitation: Sample Email

Subject: Regretfully Declining Your Invitation for Peer Review

Dear 'Editor's Name',

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for considering me as a potential peer reviewer for the manuscript titled 'Manuscript Title' for 'Journal Name'. I am genuinely honored by your invitation and the trust you have placed in my expertise.

However, after careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to accept your invitation to review this particular manuscript. Please understand that my decision is purely based on my current workload and commitments that prevent me from dedicating the necessary time and attention required for a thorough peer review.

I genuinely believe that the manuscript holds significant value and deserves a comprehensive evaluation. For this reason, I would like to suggest alternative potential reviewers who might be available to provide their expert insights. Please let me know if you would like me to share a few names with you.

I truly appreciate your understanding and hope that my unavailability does not cause any inconvenience. I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with 'Journal Name' and contribute to the advancement of our field.

Thank you again for considering me, and please extend my best regards to the authors of the manuscript.

Sincerely,

'Your Name' 'Your Affiliation' 'Your Contact Information'