EASD Robert Turner Clinical Research Training Course 2026

Are you a junior doctor interested in research? Have you just started your research fellowship? Do you need training in clinical research design and analysis? Does your statistical training need an update?

Join this face-to-face, 4-day course in Oxford for young physicians interested in research, providing the basic training for conducting clinical studies.

You will:

• Design and deliver clinical experiments in diabetes/endocrinology.
• Gain hands on experience using "R" for big data analysis.
• Refresh and update your statistical knowledge.
• Immersive course in Oxford, accommodation at Keble College. 
• Network with peers and mentors from across the world.
• Become part of the elite international group of Robert Turner Course alumni
  

Sponsored by Lilly Diabetes and EASD this course is hosted by Oxford University’s Clinical Departments and open to clinically qualified physicians with a research interest in endocrinology and diabetes.

Criteria and eligibility for the Course

The Course, sponsored by Lilly Diabetes International and EASD, provides an introduction to research in the fields of clinical diabetes/endocrinology including sessions on “Introduction and use of “R” for data analysis”.

• Applications are welcomed from clinically qualified physicians who are considering or have recently begun clinical research but have not received a higher (post-graduate) qualification.
• Applicants should have received their medical degree not more than 7 years before 1st January 2026.
• Applicants should be members of EASD.
• Participants must attend in person, be fluent in English and conversant with Word and Excel.

Costs of accommodation and most meals are covered by EASD. Travel costs are not covered; participants should make applications to their own local organisations for travel funding. Please ensure you have valid passports and VISA documents ready prior application. 

For queries please contact: amina.anttila@easd.org or leona.hennigfeld@easd.org