About

The Summer Institute in Statistics for Clinical & Epidemiological Research (SISCER) offers introductory and advanced short courses in methods for clinical research and epidemiology. Participants will find learning opportunities for clinical trials, causal inference, two-phase studies, complex surveys, and analyzing longitudinal and time-to-event data. The mission of SISCER is to strengthen the statistical proficiency and career development of researchers from all backgrounds.

Dates: July 8 - 31, 2025

  • All courses are online. Live sessions are held 8:30 a.m. to noon PDT (11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. EDT), except for Modules 2, 4 and 8 (see details on their module pages).
  • Click "More Info" on course cards to access course descriptions.
  • Fees are posted in the table below and listed on the course description pages.
  • Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
  • Email questions to siscer@uw.edu

Stay Updated

Subscribe to our mailing list to stay updated about sessions and the event.

Learn More

Read about the Summer Institutes including session time frames, course format, registration and policies.

Leadership

Kathleen Kerr

Kathleen Kerr
Director, Summer Institute in Statistics for Clinical & Epidemiological Research (SISCER)

Rates for 2025

SISCER has used the same registration rates since 2020.  We anticipate that registration rates will increase in 2026.

Module Length Group Early-Bird Fee per Module (Through June 20) Regular Fee per Module (After June 20) Payment with UW Budget Number
1-Day Module Academic, Government, Non-Profit $125 $150 2% discount
Corporate, For-Profit Organizations $175 $200 NA
2-Day Module Academic, Government, Non-Profit $250 $300 2% discount
Corporate, For-Profit Organizations $350 $400 NA
3-Day Module Academic, Government, Non-Profit $375 $450 2% discount
Corporate, For-Profit Organizations $525 $600 NA
4-Day Module Academic, Government, Non-Profit $500 $600 2% discount
Corporate, For-Profit Organizations $700 $800 NA