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Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) to Host Site for the PPCR Distance-Learning Program: Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) in agreement with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will be a host site support center for the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) distance-learning program, one of the most globally recognized training programs in clinical research methodology.
By helping researchers improve their skills in clinical research in a highly interactive environment, Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) will promote personal and professional growth and help participants become more effective in their work, and the interactive environment of the program will promote connections between participants and help foster future collaborative, multi-center projects.
 
Details about the program: 
DateMarch 26th – December 10th, 2026
Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026
CurriculumMain curriculum consisting of 25 mandatory online lectures plus 24 online optional lectures
Timing Weekly sessions will take place every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Boston time), following the official PPCR schedule published on the program website: hsph.me/ppcr.
LocationQatar Precision Health Institute, Qatar Science and Technology Park – Tech 1, Al Luqta St, Ar-Rayyan, Doha – Qatar. 
All lectures will be streamed live from Boston and will be delivered by Harvard Executive & Continuing Education (ECE) to all Host sites virtually through video-conferencing.
In addition to the core lectures, optional PPCR program components may be offered to current PPCR participants or individuals who previously completed the PPCR program. These optional components, including their dates, locations, and prices, will be posted on the program website, and program specifics are subject to change. All updates will be reflected online accordingly.
Participants who complete the full PPCR program and demonstrate satisfactory participation, according to the criteria established by the PPCR Program Director, will receive an official Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Executive & Continuing Education (ECE). This certificate does not confer formal academic credit or any academic degree.
 
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