Everything that new and experienced Cochrane authors need to know about our systematic review publishing process – plus news, resources and support.
The Cochrane review publishing process
Start a review or update |
- First steps to write a review
- How to write and submit a proposal
Write a protocol |
- Plan your research methods
- Guidance, standards and resources
Conduct a review or update |
- Step-by-step guidance
- Standards and resources
Write a review or update |
- Structure and template
- Section-by-section guidance
Meet our standards |
- Acceptance rates
- Requirements and checks
After submission |
- Peer review and editorial stages
- Support to share your findings
Author support |
We offer a uniquely wide range of support to help with every stage of writing a review.
Editorial policies |
Conflict of interest, Authorship, Peer review, Open access and more policies
What's new? (English only)
Study centric data becomes the standard approach for new Cochrane intervention reviews
3 september 2026
Cochrane is updating our expectations for how results data are managed in intervention reviews, making study centric data and automatic analyses the expected approach for all new reviews.
Introducing a word limit for reviews and protocols
1 juli 2026
Cochrane has introduced word limits for our reviews, updates, and protocols, to help keep our evidence focused, concise, and more accessible for readers.
Right tool, right job: deciding when to not use an AI tool
15 juni 2026
From searching and screening to drafting text, artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer the promise of increased efficiency. But with promise comes responsibility. Ella Flemyng, Cochrane’s Head of Editorial Policy and Research Integrity, highlights what you need to consider when deciding whether to use an AI tool, and when you might decide not to.
