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The Obedtek Clintern Ascend program is perfect for recent grads, career changers, or anyone starting out in clinical research. While a background in Life Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, or related fields is helpful, it’s not required—just bring your passion for healthcare and a commitment to learn.
Absolutely. Clintern Ascend is built for flexibility. All core training is self-paced and online, allowing you to learn when it's convenient. Internship tasks are remote and is structured around your schedule, so you can gain practical experience without having to quit your job or pause your education. Most participants complete the self-paced training in under two weeks by dedicating just 2–3 hours a day. The internship, which typically lasts 4 weeks, is designed to fit around your work or school schedule—giving you the flexibility to complete tasks without taking any time off.
A Transcelerate-accredited GCP training certificate, recognized across the clinical research industry. program certificate for your selected training track — While not an academic credential, it is widely respected and valued within the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors. In this field, employers prioritize practical industry experience over formal credentials. An internship completion certificate and personalized recommendation letter (for top-performing students) issued by a reputable CRO, detailing your hands-on experience and contributions
We offer a fast onboarding process—you can get started within 24 to 48 hours after your initial payment. You'll receive access to your training portal and next steps by email shortly after enrollment is confirmed.
The Clintern Ascend Advantage means you don’t just learn — you intern. We combine expert-led training with remote internships at clinical research organizations (CROs), giving you expertise comparable to someone with one year of on-the-job experience. That’s what sets us apart: While no program can ethically guarantee a job, we focus on making you the strongest candidate in the room.This is just a snapshot of the Clintern Ascend Advantage — with many more benefits behind it, all designed to give you a competitive edge most applicants simply don’t have
Yes. Every accepted participant is matched with a remote internship site. We’ve partnered with clinical research organizations to ensure every student get access to practical training.
We do not have any scholarships available at the moment. However, we offer scholarships on a quarterly basis. When available, opportunities will be posted on our website and are open to all applicants
What’s the difference between the CRA and CRG programs? The CRA (Clinical Research Associate) program prepares you for a monitoring role but is also flexible enough to qualify you for 10+ other career tracks in clinical research. It’s ideal if you’re interested in becoming a CRA or want a strong, versatile foundation that opens doors to a wide range of opportunities. The CRG (Clinical Research Generalist) program is best for those who aren’t necessarily focused on becoming a CRA but want broad, flexible training that allows them to qualify for a variety of roles—both nationally and internationally. It’s perfect if you want to keep your career path open while building real-world experience. In summary: Choose CRA if you want to become a CRA or keep the door open to other advanced roles. Choose CRG if you want diverse experience and career flexibility without focusing on site monitoring.
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