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 in clinical trials, two-phase studies, causal inference, biomarkers, 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 7 - 30, 2026
- 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
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Leadership
Kathleen Kerr
Rates for 2026
| Module Duration | Group | Early-Bird Fee per Module (through June 1) | Regular Fee per Module (on or after June 1) | Payment with UW Budget Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Module | Academic, Government, Non-Profit | $150 | $175 | ~15.5% discount |
| Corporate, For-Profit Organizations | $200 | $225 | N/A | |
| 2-Day Module | Academic, Government, Non-Profit | $275 | $325 | ~15.5% discount |
| Corporate, For-Profit Organizations | $375 | $425 | N/A | |
| 3-Day Module | Academic, Government, Non-Profit | $400 | $475 | ~15.5% discount |
| Corporate, For-Profit Organizations | $550 | $625 | N/A | |
| 4-Day Module | Academic, Government, Non-Profit | $525 | $625 | ~15.5% discount |
| Corporate, For-Profit Organizations | $725 | $825 | N/A |