Registration

Registration Fees

*Lower-Middle and Low-Income Countries
To encourage greater international participation at The Global Burden of Disease Writing Workshop 2027, we have introduced this category specifically for participants from lower-middle-income and low-income countries as defined by World Bank here .

Please note that this rate is based on the country of the institution (or the main employer) that the registrant is affiliated to. Please ensure to use your institutional/organisational email address to complete the registration process. Registrations submitted with personal email addresses will not be accepted.

Places are limited to 45 participants.
Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to participant eligibility and review of the proposed manuscript topic. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Cancellation Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the workshop for any reason, you are responsible for arranging a suitable replacement. Registration fees cover participation in the workshop only and do not include travel, accommodation, or insurance.

Before the workshop, registered participants are expected to:

GBD Training: Complete online GBD courses, including Introduction to GBD, Interpreting GBD Measures and Learn How to Use GBD Compare.

Writing Center: Review resources from the GBD Collaborator Writing Center, including guidance on AI use.

Manuscript Topic: Submit your proposed location and selected cause or risk factor (further submission details will be provided).

Claude: Install the Claude desktop application and maintain an active paid plan for the workshop period.

GBD MCP: Install, connect, and test the GBD MCP. Setup instructions will be provided following registration.

Laptop: Bring a laptop with sufficient storage and Wi-Fi capability.

The workshop supports participants in advancing towards a first manuscript draft. Completion of the workshop does not guarantee that a manuscript will be ready for journal submission or accepted for publication. Participants remain responsible for verifying, revising and developing their work, and for subsequent submission and publication processes.