Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program

Take your clinical research expertise to the next level.

Program Dates: October 21, 2025 - October 23, 2026

Application Deadline: September 17

Early Application Deadline: June 18

Blended

This program requires attendance at three workshops — two in-person and one virtually.

Outcome

Certificate of Completion

Program Fee

$17,500

Designed for clinicians from anywhere around the world, Harvard's Global Clinical Scholars Research Training program provides advanced training for scholars who are looking to build on their foundation of clinical research and want to take their expertise to the next level. The curriculum is focused on enhancing your ability at every stage of the clinical research process—from writing grant proposals and launching new projects to analyzing your data and presenting your results.

Using a blended learning model that incorporates online tools, in-person seminars, and dynamic workshops, the program delves into the latest developments and best practices in clinical research to prepare participants to drive health care innovations and ultimately lead the field forward.

Early Application Deadline: June 18

Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for clinicians working in clinical research at the faculty level (or equivalent). Candidates holding an MD, PhD, MBBS, DMD, DDS, PharmD, DNP, or an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. The review committee will consider candidates with a master’s degree for admission on a case-by-case basis.

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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 conduct both observational and experimental clinical research
Analyze, interpret, and present clinical research data effectively
Write and refine successful grant proposals
Lead clinical teams in diverse health care settings

Innovative Learning Model

Global Clinical Scholars Research Training is a one-year, flexible experience that combines online learning with three intensive, in person workshops built on a traditional and innovative techniques. Each month, you will participate in five to six interactive webinars — including review sessions by faculty and special seminars from leading experts. You also have round-the-clock access to more than 85 pre-recorded online lectures to watch at your own convenience.