Get Involved with Cochrane and Help Shape Health Research
Introduction
Research Area:
global health/ systematic reviews
What is the research about?
Cochrane is a worldwide independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers, and people interested in health. Cochrane contributors work together to produce credible, accessible health information by gathering and analysing the best available evidence to help people make informed decisions about health and health care. These are called systematic reviews.
There are many opportunities available to get involved in systematic reviews through Cochrane’s platform. The PPI Ignite Network has welcomed us to use their PPI Opportunities Noticeboard to connect with you and share with you how you can start your journey with us through The Cochrane Patient and Public Network, a growing community of more than 2,500 people across 100 countries.
To get started, simply complete this short sign-up form. Once submitted, you’ll be prompted to log in or create a free Cochrane account. After joining, you’ll receive a welcome pack, which has information about Cochrane evidence, training and opportunities to get involved – including signing up for Cochrane Engage, our platform that lists opportunities to get involved based on your interests and skills.
Opportunities to get involved in Cochrane (hosted on Cochrane Engage) are open to anyone who are interested in contributing to global health research in diverse areas and producing high quality, trustworthy, health evidence. No prior experience in being a PPI contributor is required!
Depending on what project you join, PPI contributors may be involved in various stages of producing and sharing a systematic review. You may be working with research teams based in various locations around the world.
Get Involved!
Join us today – and be part of a global community working to improve health for all. There is always something new happening on Cochrane (Engage), (so this opportunity has no end date).
More information: https://www.cochrane.org/get-involved/patient-and-public-network
Sign up to the Cochrane Network here: https://www.cochrane.org/form/join-patient-and-public-network
Please note: The contact form is not applicable for this opportunity, to learn more about Cochrane Engage and join their network, please follow the link above.
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
Check out the Cochrane Public and Patient Network for more information.
Contact between meetings:
Check out the Cochrane Public and Patient Network for more information.
Length of involvement:
Check out the Cochrane Public and Patient Network for more information.
Start date for involvement:
25/06/2025
Logistics
Where?
If online, explain how:
Check out the Cochrane Public and Patient Network for more information.
If in person, explain where:
Not applicable
Other ways of communicating:
Initial connection to Cochrane's platform is done online - be sure to see what communication forms of communication researchers are considering when signing up to an opportunity.
Funding available for:
If no funding available, explain why:
Currently, no financial funding is guaranteed, although it does depend on each research team. Other means of compensation are available in the form of: gain free access to the Cochrane Library and Cochrane Interactive Learning for one year, as part of an author team, the Cochrane Patient and Public Network Executive or as a peer reviewer; access discounts to attend a range of local and international Cochrane meetings and events; earn points towards Cochrane Membership – a well recognized commitment to evidence-based medicine that brings even more benefits, including training discounts and having a say in how Cochrane is run. Other benefits can be found at: https://www.cochrane.org/get-involved/patient-and-public-network
Other Information
Stage of the research study/ programme:
More than one research study
Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:
No
Closing date to contact researchers:
24/06/2025
Research Team
Contact person:
April English
University/organisation:
Cochrane
Contact email:
involvement@cochrane.org
Researcher background:
Patient and Public Involvement Manager
Research funder:
N/A
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