Science is a way to generate knowledge; good science is about methods. Every year the ECNP Workshop on Clinical Research Methods makes this a reality for 50 talented early career clinical researchers.
Being familiar with research methodology is essential for clinicians to critically assess the literature in the field, reach evidence-based treatment decisions, and develop their own research careers.
The ECNP Workshop on Clinical Research Methods is designed to promote research skills and provide top-quality practical information on how to get started in clinical research. It introduces psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other early career clinicians to the core principles and techniques of research methodology and inculcates the critical approaches needed to apply scientific literature to clinical practice.
It provides a unique opportunity for 50 early career colleagues to learn from international researchers, share their professional experiences, and develop as clinical scientists.
Application is open to those who are an Early Career Scientist as defined by ECNP.
During the application process, applicants will be asked to state why they would like to attend this Workshop and what their career intentions are (max. 250 words).
The following documents will be requested during the application process:
All documents need to be in English.
The deadline to apply is 25 June 2025 at 17.00 CEST (Central European Summer Time).
The three-day Workshop takes place at the Hospital Clinic of the University of Barcelona with a programme that combines theoretical and practical interactive sessions on topics that include:
The discussed topics were cohesive and relevant for early career scientists. All speakers were very engaging and accessible and each talk provided relevant insights. I especially enjoyed professor Vieta’s workshop on Clinical Trials due to the interactive nature, the pace and the surprising message behind each presented figure. The programme was packed with workshops, but there was a sufficient amount of breaks in-between.
Thank you so much for having allowed me the wonderful opportunity of attending the workshop on clinical research methods. I greatly enjoyed the interactive and inspiring lectures and going sightseeing in the beautiful city of Barcelona.
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