ERA-ERAC MSc in Clinical Trials Fellowship
Programme overview
The MSc in Clinical Trials is a two-year, distance learning course with two residential sessions in Oxford that provides a thorough training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting randomised clinical trials (more info about the course here).
The course will provide an in-depth training in, and understanding of, the principles and practice of conducting large-scale randomised clinical trials.
The course will cover different types of trials and clinical conditions, with a focus on large, streamlined clinical outcome trials in cardiovascular disease.
The fellowship covers the tuition fees plus accommodation in Oxford during both short residential sessions (travel and other expenses not mentioned above must instead be covered by the fellow).
The candidates MUST submit their candidatures via the MSc in Clinical Trials website, however, so that the candidates can take advantage of this fellowship, ERA must receive the appropriate form, and relevant statement of interest (for more information of the form click here)
ERAC support
The ERA-ERAC supports the training of nephrologists (ERA members only) and future clinical trials leaders by offering 3 fellowships.
This specific call is open from November 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, at noon GMT.
For further queries contact fellowships@era-online.org
Structure and contents
Teaching is delivered virtually (via online lectures, seminars, workshops and student presentations) as well as self-directed learning and independent study. All teaching will be online except for two residential periods in September and March of year 2.
The two-year programme comprises eight compulsory modules of varying length and intensity across six terms.
Modules
1. Introduction to the principles of randomised trials
2. Design to implementation
3. Data management and analysis
4. The regulatory and ethical framework and participant involvement
Modules
5. Routine health care data, Big Data and new technologies
6. Health economics for clinical trials and patient-reported outcomes
7. Meta-analyses and trial reporting
8. Different types of trials and populations
Eligibility
Only ERA members who have a serious commitment and interest in this training can apply.
Only applications from members who have successfully completed their nephrology training can be considered.
All applications must have all supporting documents, with all the needed information, submitted to Oxford University and ERA by the deadline.
There are no age criteria.
Time-table
This specific call is open from November 8, 2024, to January 8, 2025, at noon GMT. (IMPORTANT: this deadline is valid for BOTH the application to MSC in Clinical Trials as well as for the ERA!)
Please note that you must fill in the MSC in Clinical Trials first and only AFTER the ERA one.
Form to apply to ERAC Fellowship
The results of the evaluation will be sent to all applicants by ERA in June 2025.
The fellowship will start in October 2025 and will last two years ending approx. in October 2027.
Selection of the applicants
The MSc in Clinical Trials evaluating committee will evaluate all the applications submitted.
Only those that are eligible according to the above-mentioned committee will be sent to ERA for ERA’s evaluation.
Said applications are then submitted to the SAB for screening, scoring and ranking.
SAB’s report is then submitted to ERAC that will give a preliminary ranking of the winners.
The final approval/decision is taken by the ERA Council based on the feedback by SAB and ERAC.
The ERA Headquarters will then inform all applicants of their own results (acceptance/rejection).
Important Information
Please note that the application process can take some time, especially for non-UK applicants. We kindly encourage you to take this into consideration when submitting your application if you wish to be considered for this call.
Applications deadline: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – noon GMT