ESCMID supports the creation and distribution of carefully crafted, evidence-based guidance documents aimed to strengthen best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of Infectious Diseases (ID).
The deadline for project submission is 30 May 2026.
The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites ESCMID members and ESCMID Study Groups to submit proposals for clinical practice guidelines projects on the following topics:
Topics for guidelines should cover broad areas, where the applicant is expected to propose scope and focus, balancing feasibility and comprehensiveness. To submit your proposal, please refer to the instructions and submission template provided below.
Call for ESCMID guidelines projects 2026
Template for GL Proposals 2026
ESCMID has a forward-thinking vision to provide strong support to professionals practicing within the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM), Infection Control (IC), and ID, by producing rigorous and trustworthy clinical practice guidelines. To reach this result, ESCMID is committed to always selecting cutting-edge topics, employing an independent and robust methodology, and carefully monitor conflict of interest of panel members. In pursuit of excellence, all ESCMID guidelines projects follow strict procedures for evidence appraisal and data extraction, with the help of a dedicated group of well-trained young professionals, the Evidence Review Group (ERG). Details on the operational procedures of the ESCMID guidelines programme are reported in our manual.
ESCMID Operating Procedures
March 2025
ESCMID Operating Procedures
March 2025
Discover below the guidance documents published or endorsed by ESCMID.
Dedicated to the progression of medical science and patient care, ESCMID creates guidelines that will help shape the future of global health practice. View the list of guidance documents that are still in development, proposed or endorsed by ESCMID.
ESCMID is committed to helping train new generations of professionals by providing a dedicated space for members with information and tools to navigate guidelines.
Take advantage of the helpful resource documents and templates listed here to support your professional journey.
The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee works to provide strong support documents to lend a helping hand to CM and ID specialists in their work. Get to know the leadership team of this subcommittee below.
