Designed for clinicians and clinician-scientists in both the United States and abroad, our Global Clinical Scholars Research Training program provides advanced training in health care research and methods. Using a blended learning model that incorporates online tools, live virtual seminars, and dynamic workshops, the curriculum is focused on enhancing your ability at every stage of the research process – from writing grant proposals and launching new projects to analyzing data and presenting your results.
This one-year blended program was designed with working professionals in mind and includes three in-person workshops with online seminars in between. Learners should expect to spend an average of 7-10 hours per week on coursework, viewing pre-recorded materials, attending live online lectures, reviewing sessions with faculty, and working on team assignments and your capstone.
In-Person Workshop Dates
Workshop 1:
October 15-18, 2024 | Boston, MA
November 4-7, 2024 | Lisbon, Portugal
Workshop 2:
March 31 - April 3, 2025 | Boston, MA
April 7-10, 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal
Workshop 3 & Graduation:
October 14-18, 2025 | Boston, MA
Program Objectives
In this immersive program, you will explore the latest advancements and best practices in clinical research—improving your ability to drive health care innovation and achieve better outcomes. Throughout the program, you will learn alongside a talented group of peers from around the world, collaborating to create a deeper and more enduring understanding of the topics.
By attending Global Clinical Scholars Research Training, you will enhance your ability to:
Design and perform observational and experimental clinical research
Analyze, interpret, and present clinical research data
Write and revise successful grant proposals
Lead clinical teams across a variety of health care settings
Benefits
The comprehensive program curriculum features five to six interactive webinars monthly, as well as more than 85 recorded online lectures. In addition to the core coursework, you can personalize your experience by choosing a concentration (Advanced Epidemiology or Clinical Trials) and an elective (Drug Development, Secondary Analysis of Clinical Trials or Survey Design) that both align with your interests. Throughout the program, scholars are expected to develop and submit a research proposal.
Upon fulfilling the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training program requirements, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. You also will become an Associate Member of the Harvard Medical School and Harvard University Alumni Associations and will be invited to attend Global Clinical Scholars Research Training program alumni events throughout the year.
Bridging the Gap Between Preclinical and Clinical Research