The Lancet
The Lancet began as an independent, international weekly general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first issue (Oct 5, 1823), the journal has strived to make science widely available so that medicine can serve and transform society as well as positively impact the lives of people.
For more than two centuries, The Lancet has sought to address urgent topics in our society, initiate debate, put science into context, and influence decision makers around the world. The Lancet Group has evolved as a portfolio of journals but retains at its core the belief that medicine must serve society, knowledge must transform society, and the best science must lead to better lives.
In this section, you can expect to uncover useful and practical resources from Lancet editors as they guide you through The Lancet Group’s journals, publishing processes, and editorial policies, as well as provide helpful information and tips to aid your submission.
What you will learn
- Content and Manuscript Writing Tips
- Guidance on publishing with top journals
- How to set yourself up for publishing success
Modules in The Lancet
Publishing excellence with The Lancet Planetary Health
The Lancet Planetary Health is a leading interdisciplinary journal that seeks to address the complex challenges that arise from the needs and interactions of people and the planet.
Journey of your paper
Philippa Harris, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Healthy Longevity, takes you through the journey of a typical paper at a Lancet journal.
The Lancet Group's content types
The Lancet Group is a destination for cutting-edge research, and we also publish other types of content to help contextualise the latest research and other developments in health.
Preparing your manuscript for submission to The Lancet Group
At The Lancet Group, we recognise you have options and never take your contributions or time for granted.
Best practices for writing your research paper
In this on-demand, publishing excellence webinar module, Ursula Hofer, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Infectious Diseases, provides an overview of best practices to follow when writing your
Explore The Lancet Group's journals
We will help you find the best home for your research, whether you decide to submit your paper first to The Lancet or one of our specialty, Discovery Science, or Regional Health journals.
Our global reach, high impact
The Lancet journals are both a destination for publication and a platform to advance the global impact of your research.