FAQs
What are the program benefits?
This flexible, all-virtual program is designed to minimize your time away from patient care & research. Scholars will develop essential skills in healthcare data & delivery science, study with world-class, Harvard Medical School faculty, & apply practical strategies to flourish in today's challenging research funding environment.
MGB faculty and staff are eligible for MBG Tuition Assistance ($5,250 full time/$2,625 part time per calendar year) to support the full cost of the program if paid by personal payment. For non-MGB employees, please check with your home institution for any tuition benefit programs.
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Why are there two options for Applied Research Skills?
The are two course offerings for Applied Research Skills to allow learners to focus on a specific area of scientific expertise through lectures and synchronous small group sessions. Learners will select either Applied Data Science & Observational Research Skills or Applied Intervention & Implementation Research Skills when completing their application and be enrolled accordingly.​​
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What are the application requirements?
All applicants are required to complete the online application.
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What is the deadline for submitting my application?
Applications will be reviewing on a rolling basis. ​​​
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What are the program dates?
Research Fundamentals - Sept - Dec 2025
Applied Research Skills - Sept - Dec 2025
Research Practicum - Jan - May 2026
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What is the weekly commitment?
Research Fundamentals - 3.5 hours/week
Applied Research Skills - 10 hours/week
Research Practicum - 10 hours/week
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How will the program be delivered?
This program will be virtual. Research Fundamentals is asynchronous. Applied Research Skills and Research Practicum will have synchronous, virtual components.
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How much does the program cost?
Research Fundamentals - $1,450
Applied Research Skills - $3,950
Research Practicum - $3,950
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Is this program accredited?
Yes, the MGH Institute for Health Professions provides credits for this course.
Research Fundamentals - 1 credit
Applied Research Skills - 3 credits
Research Practicum - 3 credits
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Is there a biostatistics component to this program?
This program does not have a biostatistics component. Our partners, the MGH Institute of Health Professions and Harvard Catalyst, both offer introduction biostatistics courses. See course details below.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions Introductory Statistics (HSTATS-451-DL) ($1,620)
This course introduces the student to the foundations of statistical concepts. Topics include organizing data, measures of central tendency, probability, sampling, and statistical hypothesis testing. The course is taught conceptually with minimal emphasis on the mathematical derivation of the formulas.
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Free Option for Harvard Affiliates
Free-of-charge, archived version available to Harvard affiliates. If you are a Harvard affiliate looking solely for the video content of this program but not a professional certificate, please use your Harvard key to access the full archived course library, Certificate in Applied Biostatistics Archived Course Video Library
* Please note that you need a Harvard key to access this content *
Applied Biostatistics Certificate: Methods & Applications
Track 1: Applied Biostatistics: Core Curriculum ($1,750-$2,500)
Ideal for participants who are interested in an abbreviated curriculum and shorter program commitment.
Track 2: Applied Biostatistics: Core Curriculum and Advanced Topics ($2,800-$4,000)
Ideal for learners who are interested in a more comprehensive program, with the opportunity to select from more advanced topics at the end of the program.
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