Postgraduate Course 2025: Better Methods for Clinical Studies
The fourth edition of Ecraid and ESCMID’s postgraduate course 'Better Methods for Clinical Studies in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology' will take place from 28 to 30 October 2025 in Athens, Greece.
Are you a young or early-career researcher working in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases using epidemiological and statistical methods? If yes, then this course is for you. A slate of distinguished experts from across Europe and beyond will help you enhance your skills in the field.
Jointly organised by Ecraid and ESCMID, our annual postgraduate course schedule is designed for researchers who are seeking to advance their knowledge, skills, and expertise in the fields of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.
Register before 5 September 2025 to secure your spot.
Workshop Goals
The three-day course will provide participants with practical knowledge on how to phrase a research question, gain insights into selecting appropriate research designs and methodologies tailored to specific research objectives and acquire the necessary techniques for writing concise and informative research reports that effectively communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
Our experts will cover topics relevant to a wide variety of research approachers, including:
- Observational studies and adaptive designs
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Large databases, AI, and more.
The programme is currently being finalised and will be made available soon.
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Course Grants
Ecraid is offering 14 attendance grants to participants who are members of the Ecraid network. The grant application is expected to open in the first week of May.
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The grant is only offered to members of the Ecraid network and will cover the attendance fee (including the three-night stay, lunches and coffee breaks during the course, and educational material). Please be aware this differs from the attendance grant offered by ESCMID to their members.
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