Deadline Approaching – Submit Your Expression of Interest by 15 November!
Are you committed to advancing clinical research across Africa? Do you want to be part of a continental network driving innovation, equity, and excellence in health research?
This is your last chance to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) to become a member of the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) — a collaborative platform for researchers, institutions, and advocates working to strengthen Africa’s clinical research ecosystem.
🔗 Submit your EOI here
Why Join ACRN?
By joining the ACRN Network, you will:
- Access clinical trials from global health funders and industry sponsors
- Leverage advanced trial delivery platforms and digital tools
- Collaborate with leading African and international research partners
- Expand into new and underrepresented therapeutic areas
Our Pan-African, unified clinical research platform offers:
- ICH-GCP–aligned SOPs and seamless contracting
- Short timelines to activation
- Training, mentorship, and trial management systems
- Strong patient databases across multiple specialties
What Makes a Competitive Site
Whether you are an established research center or new to clinical trials, competitive ACRN sites will share:
- Commitment to Excellence – Meeting global quality and operational standards, protecting patients and study participants
- Patient-Centered Approach – Research that improves care and benefits the community
- Strong Institutional Support – Leadership that backs research activities with resources and oversight
- Operational Readiness – Reliable infrastructure, efficient processes, and flexibility to meet sponsor requirements
- Data & Performance Reliability – Accurate data collection, on-time reporting, and full compliance
- Growth Mindset – Willingness to train, adopt best practices, and build capacity over time
New to research?
If you have the right patient population, committed leadership, and a willingness to meet these standards, ACRN will support your capacity building and help you grow into a competitive, sponsor-ready site.
What Makes a Competitive Investigator
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and strong patient relationships
- Proven ability (or readiness) to recruit and retain study participants
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP or willingness to complete GCP training
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with research teams and sponsors
- Commitment to ethical research conduct and participant safety
- Openness to training, mentorship, and adopting best practices
- Ability to manage study timelines, documentation, and reporting requirements
Who Should Apply?
- Individual Investigators & Experienced Clinicians (all specialties)
- Public & Private Hospitals
- Academic Institutions & University Research Departments
- Research Units & Clinical Research Facilities
- Specialty Clinics & Community Health Centers
- Health Research Institutes & Medical Schools
- Independent & Collaborative Research Networks
Focus Areas Include
- Infectious diseases (HIV, TB, malaria)
- Non-communicable diseases
- Maternal, adolescent, and child health
- Mental health and health systems research
⏳ Deadline: Final submissions close 15 November 2025 — don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of clinical research in Africa.
📩 For inquiries, contact us at eoi@acrnhealth.com
Together, let’s build a stronger, more inclusive research landscape for Africa.