CoI Policy

Conflict of Interest (CoI) Policy
Conflict of Interest (CoI) Policy
 
► The Conflict of Interest Policy for Cochrane Library Content came into effect on October 14, 2020 and applies to all new Cochrane Reviews, review updates, and other Cochrane Library content. 
► The Commercial Sponsorship Policy which took effect in 2014 applies to Cochrane Reviews with titles registered before October 14, 2020 and updates already underway before October 14, 2020.
► The Conflict of Interest Policy for Cochrane Groups came into effect in June 2014 as supporting guidance to the policy for Cochrane Reviews. It was updated in March 2022 and applies to Geographic Groups, Fields, and Methods Groups.
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Cochrane Library content

CoI Policy for Cochrane Library Content (2020)
Policy
CoI Policy for Cochrane Library Content (2020) - a quick guide for authors
Summary
Commercial Sponsorship Policy (2014)
Policy
Submitting a Declaration of Interest form (for authors) - Convey
Instructions
Referrals to the Research Integrity Editors and the CoI Panel
Form & instructions
Research Integrity Editors and the CoI Panel
People
CoI Policy training videos
Webinar
CoI Policy flowcharts
Guidance
CoI Policy frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Guidance
Conflict of Interest scenarios
Quizzes
Guidance for Managing Editors - Editorial Manager/Convey
Guidance

Cochrane Groups

Conflict of Interest Policy for Cochrane Groups
Policy
Submitting a Declaration of Interest form (for other contributors)
Instructions
Conflict of Interest Declarations
Repository