No. Positions Available: 3 positions
Job Title: Doctoral Candidate (First Stage Researcher, R1)
Application Deadline: 30 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)
Duration: 36 months (full-time)
Start Date: September 2026
EDICT (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials) is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN). The network brings together leading academic institutions, industry partners, and clinical trial networks across Europe to train the next generation of researchers who will transform how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and reported.
EDICT is recruiting 16 Doctoral Candidates across seven European institutions, with research organised around four interconnected work packages:
- Measurement: Developing and validating standardised EDI metrics and assessment tools
- Methodologies: Creating innovative, patient-centric, and culturally competent methodologies for clinical trials
- Implementation: Translating EDI principles into practical tools, frameworks, and guidelines
- Systemic Change: Developing evidence-based policies and fostering cross-sector collaboration
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