The following self-guided resources are recommended as an introduction to good clinical research practice.
These courses provide a broad overview of human subjects research and best practices that can be adapted to any type of research.
While these courses are based on the principles of Good Clinical Practice from the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH-GCP), they are not intended to substitute or replace any required research education. Use of these materials does not imply certification of research skills. MICHR is not responsible for documenting completion of these courses. Please contact your departmental research education coordinator for instructions on training you may need to complete.
SBR Best Practices online training program (7 modules) (30 minutes/module, 3.5 hours total )
Research Basics: Data Management 30 minutes
PI Responsibilities 20 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Below are additional resources that may be helpful to investigators conducting clinical and translational research. The items are listed in no particular order or rank and may be completed as needed. This is not intended as a comprehensive list of training resources. Please contact your departmental research education coordinator for instructions on training you may need to complete.
There are additional training options available on the DIAMOND Portal. To make finding additional training easier try using the search feature. If you are unfamiliar with DIAMOND there is an introduction video available on the CLIC website under Education>DIAMOND Project.
Scientific Concepts and Research Design
Developing Research Questions
Developing and Writing Research Questions, Aims & Hypotheses ~1 hour
Formulating Research Questions, Hypotheses and Objectives ~1 hour
Choosing an Appropriate Study Design
Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research: Study Population and Study Design 50 minutes
The Qualitative Research Process: Study Designs for Health Services Research ~1 hour
Selecting Valid Instruments
Determining Adequate Number of Study Participants
Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Office of Research Integrity – The Research Clinic
Recognizing Unconscious Bias 2 minute video
Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Science (Self-paced, self-directed learning modules)
Obtaining Valid Informed Consent
SBR Best Practices Module 4: Informed Consent Communication 30 minutes
Study and Site Management
Preparing a Research Protocol
Finding Research Funding
Developing Research Study Budgets
Data Management and Informatics
Designing the Best Data Strategy
Communication and Teamwork
Team Science
Identifying Faculty Collaborators
Scientific Writing