Cochrane invites prospective authors to propose new Cochrane Reviews by submitting a proposal in Editorial Manager. Please see the Cochrane Library Information for Authors and How can I become and Author for further details.
A new chapter for Cochrane
Cochrane has embarked on an important change programme to transform the way we produce our high-quality, independent and timely evidence. The new model is designed to ensure Cochrane remains viable, sustainable, and focused on the greatest global health and care challenges. As part of this change, Cochrane is implementing a Central Editorial Service (CES) to streamline the editorial process. The CES is currently assessing submitted reviews, managing the peer-reviewed process, and preparing reviews for copy editing and publications.
We are very grateful to everyone who contributes their time and expertise to our review group.
Our review group will still prioritise, initiate and write – or support authors to write – protocols and reviews. We will continue to coordinate dissemination activities and knowledge translation efforts.
We encourage you to look out for further communications about Cochrane's plans for the future and new opportunities to get involved:
Below, you can find and download a variety of information and support materials to help you develop your protocol.
- Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions - the official guide to producing Cochrane reviews.
- RevMan web page - documentation and support for software for preparing and maintaining Cochrane reviews.
- GRADE - an essential tool used to evaluate the quality of evidence and the strength of recommendations in systematic reviews.
- Methodological Expectations of Cochrane Intervention Reviews (MECIR) - conduct and reporting in protocol and reviews.
- Cochrane Style Resource - compare your Cochrane Review against the official style guide
- Using Individual Patient Data - Introduction on how to perform individual patient data metanalysis
- Re-publishing of reviews - explanation of procedures f you wish to re-publish your review on a scientific journal.
- EQUATOR Network - collection of reporting guidelines.
- Cochrane Methods: Screening and Diagnostic Test
- Proposing and registering new Cochrane reviews - includes information on how to propose and write a Cochrane review.
In our website, you can find more also about training opportunities and some advices for developing a good search strategy.