You can download the application form here.
The following criteria will be used in selecting new Affiliate Geographic Groups:
- The proposed group fills a geographic gap in which Cochrane currently has little or no presence, especially in LMIC* settings.
- The proposed group will fill a technical / dissemination gap (i.e., policy influence, impactful partnerships, capacity development, training, language translation, and material development).
- One or some of the proposed staff have worked with Cochrane previously and have Cochrane expertise.**
- Capacity to attend and participate in quarterly Geographic Group virtual meetings and other Cochrane events***
* Low- and Middle-Income Countries as defined by The World Bank
** Using and/or producing Cochrane resources and tools to access and utilize evidence-based healthcare information; partnership with existing Cochrane groups. Expertise in nonsystematic reviews will be considered if the groups fill an important gap.
*** Directors are expected to attend & participate in four Geo Group meetings annually or send a Deputy in their stead. Additionally, participation in Cochrane events and other regional meetings is encouraged.
All staff and signatories must read and agree to the terms of Cochrane’s organizational policies:
Please send the following documents to kduquejacome@cochrane.org:
- One Application form
- One Future directors' Curriculum Vitae
- One Letter of Support from the host institution
- On or two support letters from a person with Cochrane Experience or Systematic Review experience
- One support letter for a Cochrane Group that will sponsor you (non-compulsory)
If you have questions or require assistance to fill the form, email kduquejacome@cochrane.org