The following review titles have been identified as priority by The Cochrane Collaboration but do not have a confirmed author team to conduct the review.
We are looking for author teams to take on these titles. We particularly welcome applications from teams that include early career researchers and researchers based in low- and middle-income countries, recognizing the importance of developing capacity and ensuring diverse perspectives in evidence synthesis.
How were these prioritized?
There are various mechanisms used to prioritize each review, by selecting the links below you will get more information about why Cochrane thinks each review is of importance.
What support is available?
There are no funds to pay authors to conduct these reviews. However, Cochrane can offer the following:
- Commissioning support. Working with the Commissioning Editor means expedited proposal acceptance and responses to queries throughout review production.
- Search support. For those who need it Cochrane information specialists can run the searches and (capacity dependent) may be able to use machine learning to reduce some of the screening burden.
- Support from Covidence. For priority intervention reviews, Cochrane can refer authors for Covidence premium support. This service involves support from an advisor within Covidence to facilitate data extraction and transfer (capacity dependent).
- Pre-submission support. If required, one of our Evidence Synthesis Development Editors can perform a pre-submission check about 4–6 weeks prior to submission. If you would like this service, you will need to request it several months before you intend on submitting and it will be provided on a first come, first serve, capacity basis.
- Cochrane Engage. Our online platform can be used to find volunteers for various aspects of the work including volunteer co-authors.
What is the process to author these reviews?
Each review will be handled slightly differently depending on any nuances and urgency associated. Most reviews will involve an application to the Commissioning Editor asking author teams to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter, experience in conducting systematic reviews (ideally Cochrane reviews), and an analysis plan.
All calls (English only)
Open – deadline 30 November 2026Vaccines for preventing pneumococcal infection in adults – a call for author teams
We are looking author teams to take on a new Cochrane review in this area. Teams should be prepared to address the complexities inherent in reviews of pneumococcal vaccines, including the wide range of vaccine valencies available and the variation in vaccination schedules across countries.
Applications open 19 November 2026We are looking for author teams with in-depth content knowledge to undertake one or more evidence synthesis which address some or all the uncertainties in this area.
Applications open 17 December 2026Asthma management has evolved considerably. Digital health technologies, personalized asthma action plans, school-based support, remote monitoring, and multifaceted self-management programmes have become more common. That is why we are looking for author teams to take on a Cochrane review in this area.
Applications open 21 January 2027Tobacco smoking during pregnancy remains a major public health concern and is associated with adverse outcomes for both pregnant women and infants. Effective interventions to support smoking cessation during pregnancy therefore continue to be a global healthcare priority. We are looking for author teams to update this review.
Applications open 18 February 2027Collaborative care for depression and anxiety problems – a call for author teams
Depression and anxiety are among the leading causes of disability worldwide and place considerable burden on individuals, families, healthcare systems, and society. We are looking for author teams to take on a new Cochrane review in this area.
