Thank you for the tremendous response to Year 4 of our program! We received more than 300 applications and have begun the review and scoring process.  A short-list of candidates will be notified in early September; we appreciate your patience as we give every applicant due consideration.  No further application materials are being accepted.

READ ABOUT YEAR 3 HERE 
READ ABOUT YEAR 2 HIGHLIGHTS HERE 

Our program has been a success and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of health science students and professionals who are excited about evidence synthesis.

Program Information
The mentoring program is a 12-month commitment and will include group and one-on-one mentoring, networking events, training, and the opportunity to work on or complete a project or product in collaboration with Cochrane researchers and community members. Additional events and involvement within Cochrane will be offered.  The program is currently 100% virtual and attendance to meetings is mandatory and to other events as your schedule permits.

Eligibility
This program has as a main objective to serve minority, under-resourced, and/or historically discriminated against participants to contribute to Cochrane's goal of improving health equity through access and availability to trusted health evidence for all.  Anyone worldwide is welcome to apply; please expect to attend meetings, events, and trainings during US working hours.

Program Length
12 months; 4-8 hours per month

Requirements

1. Availability/flexibility during US working hours (approximately 8am – 6pm EST / New York) Find these times in your time zone
2. Obligatory attendance at monthly meetings with your group and mentor (virtual)
3. Sufficient English language skills to attend and participate in meetings and trainings 
4. Access to a computer and high-speed internet (the program is virtual)
5. Able to commit to the full 12 months & monthly time commitment 
6. Flexibility, professionalism, and enthusiasm

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

The short-list candidates will be announced in mid-September and the final selection at the

 beginning of October!