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Clinical research is highly resource-intensive, making collaboration with external sponsors essential for advancing scientific innovation. From grant-funded academic studies to industry-sponsored clinical trials, effective management of externally sponsored research is critical to ensure financial accountability, regulatory compliance, and successful study delivery. This course provides a practical, end-to-end understanding of how to manage externally sponsored studies—from proposal development and budgeting through to award management, ethics, and risk control. Participants will learn how to develop strong funding proposals, justify budgets, manage sponsor relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.Designed for professionals working in academic, clinical, and research environments, the course combines foundational knowledge with practical guidance—enabling learners to confidently manage the full lifecycle of externally funded research projects.

Course Syllabus

  1. Proposal structure, key components, title page, table of contents, and effective grant writing fundamental

  1. Direct and indirect costs, salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, publication costs, and budget justification techniques

  1. Management plans, roles and responsibilities, collaborations, timelines, and stakeholder coordination

  1. Award acceptance, PI responsibilities, record-keeping, budget revisions, and project modifications

  1. IRB requirements, conflicts of interest, informed consent, research integrity, and misconduct prevention

  1. Pre- and post-award risks, donor requirements, data privacy, and risk mitigation strategies

Our Certified Customers

novartis
NHS
takeda
roche
baxter

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The CyberSecurity Essentials Training Course by Whitehall Training,  provides a practical, end-to-end understanding of how to manage externally sponsored studies—from proposal development and budgeting through to award management, ethics, and risk control. Participants will learn how to develop strong funding proposals, justify budgets, manage sponsor relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to develop competitive research proposals, manage sponsor-funded projects effectively, ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, and deliver successful research outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

This course is ideal for individuals who want to begin or advance a career in clinical research, including:

  • Aspiring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
  • Clinical trial site staff transitioning into monitoring roles
  • Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) seeking career progression
  • Professionals working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
  • Anyone seeking a strong foundation in monitoring, GCP, and site oversight .
No prior experience is required, but familiarity with clinical research or GCP is helpful.

  • Industry-aligned training with global recognition
  • Fully updated to ICH GCP E6 (R3) requirements
  • Apply best practices in data protection and network security
  • Practical, scenario-based learning to build real-world confidence
  • Certificate issued upon successful completion