Elevate your research skills - training opportunities

At Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), we are dedicated to promoting high-quality research standards. In partnership with the Melbourne Children's Campus, we offer offer clinical and public health researchers expert-led training, resources and peer support networks to support both new and established researchers in clinical and public health fields.

In partnership with the Melbourne Children's Campus (The Royal Children's Hospital, MCRI and the University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics), we offer a range of expert-led courses and seminars, covering:

  • Statistics and data management: Key principles and basic statistical methods.
  • Research methods: Clinical and population health research techniques.
  • Ethical principles: Understanding ethical considerations in research.
  • Scientific writing and software skills: Enhance your writing and software proficiency (Stata, R, REDCAP).

CEBU: Research methods courses and resources

This is offered by the Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU).

View CEBU course timetable

CRDO: Clinical Research Development Office - clinical research skills and practice

This is delivered by the Clinical Research Development Office (CRDO). Training on literature searching, referencing and library support is available in The Royal Children's Hospital Library.

CRDO plays a pivotal role in facilitating and increasing the capacity for clinical and public health research across the Melbourne Children's Campus. Our education and training programs cover a wide range of aspects within the regulatory framework required for conducting research. Additionally, we offer specialised training on the day-to-day management of research projects.

CRDO is funded by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. It works in close collaboration with the  Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) and  Research, Ethics and Governance (REG). CRDO sits within the Melbourne Children's Trial Centre.

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For more information about the training and resources at MCRI and the Melbourne Children's Campus, or to include a course on this page, please contact our team at .

Comprehensive support for researchers

CRDO has implemented numerous initiatives to equip both new and experienced researchers with the necessary resources and tools to conduct high-quality research from start to finish. We aim is to ensure that researchers have access to the best practices and support needed to achieve excellence in their work.