Clinical Trial Design Immersion: A Hands-On Training

The George Institute for Global Health invites hospitals, universities, and health research organisations to enrol their researchers and clinicians in a 10-day intensive hands-on training designed to build practical capability in the design and development of Randomised Clinical Trials (RCTs) and protocol development.

This program aims to strengthen individual research performance equipping learners with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to design high quality, fundable trials that directly address real-world health challenges.

Why This Training Matters 

Randomised clinical trials are the gold standard for evidence-based health research. As the number of clinical trials registered each year increases steadily, so does the need for capacity in designing and conducting effective trial studies. The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) aims to bridge this gap through our flagship program on Clinical trial design. What makes TGI trainings stand out from the gamut of similar courses in the market is our global expertise and proven track record in conducting high quality clinical trials. Through our courses, our faculty bring their depth of knowledge through case studies and real-world examples to simplify complex concepts. The training doesn’t stop here – it imparts learners with the skills necessary to apply the knowledge in their research context. By taking their research idea from question to study protocol, participants gain confidence to apply their learnings immediately in their roles.

Target audience: 

This course is relevant to those looking to build capacity in designing a randomised clinical trial study including clinicians, allied healthcare providers and early-to-mid career clinical and public health researchers, and trial managers.

For institutions and departments, executives and hospital leaders looking to build capacity in clinical trial design and protocol development, this is an excellent opportunity to upskill your research staff. The training additionally provides an opportunity for participants to interact with TGI researchers, opening doors for future collaborations and long-term partnerships.

What you gain from the training: 

This program delivers value to both the institution and the individual, aligning organisational priorities with professional development and research excellence.

For Executives and Hospital Leaders 

• Improve institutional research capacity 

• Attract and retain research‑oriented clinicians 

• Increase competitiveness for national and international funding 

For Researchers and Clinicians 

• Gain exposure to contemporary trial methods used in real-world settings 

• Advance careers in trial design and development 

• Gain professional confidence needed to advance to Principal investigator roles 

• Develop ethics‑ready, fundable protocol concept notes 

• Receive 1:1 guidance from active global trialists 

• Network and collaborate with senior clinical trialists and researchers from other institutions 

• Join a global network of trial researchers 

Program Highlights 

• Ready‑to‑Use Protocol Concept Note 
  Participants develop a complete, high‑quality protocol concept note ready for ethics submission or grant application based on their own research idea.

• Professionally active Trialist Faculty 
  Taught exclusively by faculty currently leading large-scale trials ensuring real-world, practice-based insights. 

• Global Perspective 
  Access to international expertise, diverse case studies, and insights from health systems around the world. 

• Assured Competency Gain 
  Interactive lectures, guided protocol development, stats labs, and personalised support.

• Research Risk Reduction 
  Targeted modules on recruitment, consent, data integrity, and risk proportionate monitoring to improve trial quality.

• Networking Opportunities 
  Connect with TGI researchers and build long‑lasting professional relationships.