Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 CCTG New Investigator Clinical Trials Course

The New Investigator Training Course (NITC) is a long-standing and highly successful 2.5-day educational program that has been training Canadian clinical investigators in the conduct of cancer clinical trials for nearly two decades.

Designed for new investigators from across the country, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical trials within the Canadian research environment. Through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions, participants gain a practical understanding of clinical trial design, conduct, and leadership in cancer research.

Course topics include the fundamentals of Phase I–III clinical trial design, biostatistics, correlative biology, quality-of-life assessment, and economic evaluation in clinical research. The program also addresses key operational and professional development topics, including career planning for clinical trial investigators. For more information >

2026 Course Application and Eligibility 

Participants must be fellows or junior faculty members in their first five years of staff appointment in medical, hematologic, radiation and surgical oncology programs from across Canada. NICTC Course Application> 

Please send inquiries regarding applications and eligibility to: education@ctg.queensu.ca