Call for the RISE Student Award Nomination

The Society for Clinical Trials' (SCT) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (RISE) is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2022 RISE Student Award. One of the many goals of the RISE Committee is to promote a diverse SCT membership. To that end, we welcome applicants currently pursuing graduate or professional degrees in epidemiology, clinical fields (e.g. medicine, nursing, pharmacy), biostatistics, statistics, data science, and computer science with an interest in pursuing careers in clinical trials.

Each award will cover meeting registration, a one-year SCT membership, and up to $1600 for travel and hotel expenses to attend the 2022 SCT Annual Meeting (May 15-18, 2022) in San Diego, CA. All awardees will have the opportunity to network with the SCT leadership, members of the RISE committee, and be recognized during the meeting.

Eligibility for this award will be guided by the definitions of race and ethnicity used by the National Institutes of Health in identifying underrepresented groups in biomedical research. As such, to be eligible, applicants must identify with at least one of the following: Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, First Nations or Indigenous, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islanders.

Qualified applicants may submit their application by emailing the following information to contact@sctweb.org by March 18th, 2022.

• Name
• Institution Email Address
• A signed letter from your advisor at the institution certifying student status
• Personal statement describing
  • a) your interest in pursuing a career in clinical trials and
  • b) how membership in SCT and/or conference attendance will facilitate your professional development (limit 1000 words total)
• A statement indicating whether you plan to attend the annual conference in person
• Under-represented group(s) with which you identify: Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, First Nations or Indigenous, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islanders

Please note that applicants may not be current or previous members of SCT.

Awardees will be notified by April 1st, 2022.

SCT is pleased to share with you that the 2021 Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting.

Over the last few months, the Board of Directors has carefully reviewed COVID-19 related risks of an in-person event and concluded that the safest delivery of an exceptional Annual Meeting would be through an interactive and user-friendly online format. 

While many details are being finalized over the next few weeks, this format will not only provide a more attainable and convenient method of attendance during these challenging times, it is also a significant benefit for those that would be unable to attend an in-person event and international members.

SCT is vigorously assembling and adapting the program content to exciting presentations that will be offered as both live and recorded sessions. We will be in touch with more information in the coming weeks. 

Please reach out to us with any questions at contact@sctweb.org 

Thank you for your unwavering support of the SCT. Please stay healthy and safe.

Sincerely,
Susan Halabi, Ph.D.
2020-2021 SCT President

Society For Clinical Trials Annual Meeting
Phoenix, AZ • May 17-20, 2026
Contagious Diseases Waiver
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Claims for In-person Attendees

Please read the following acknowledgment then click the agreement below to register for the meeting.

The 2026 SCT Annual Meeting (“Annual Meeting”) will be held May 17 - 20, 2026, at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa (a “Venue”). In consideration of being permitted by SCT to participate in the Annual Meeting and in recognition of SCT’s reliance thereon, the individual named below (referred to as “I”, “me”, or “Attendee”) agrees to all the terms and conditions stated in this Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Claims (“Waiver”).

I acknowledge that attending the Annual Meeting carries risks due to the contagious nature of various diseases and viruses and the fact that the Annual Meeting will be held indoors with a large number of attendees. I acknowledge that exposure or infection to various diseases and viruses may result in illness, personal injury, psychological injury, pain, suffering, temporary or permanent disability, death, and/or financial loss. I understand that SCT cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with any infectious diseases in connection with the Annual Meeting. I made the decision to attend the Annual Meeting in person with a full understanding of the inherent risks of such a decision and agree as follows:

I am attending the Annual Meeting voluntarily, and at my own risk. I understand that by attending, I risk being exposed to and/or infected with infectious diseases or viruses as a result of my actions or those of other attendees or participants, including, without limitation, SCT’s officers, directors, members, staff, agents, and representatives (collectively, “SCT Parties”) and the Venues’ employees and agents. I hereby release, for myself, my heirs, and my personal representatives, and do forever discharge SCT, SCT Parties, and the Venues from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or relating to my attending or participating in the Annual Meeting, including, without limitation, any illness, damages, or injury resulting from my travel to and from, and attendance at, the Annual Meeting, participation in events related to the Annual Meeting, exposure to an infectious disease, or the manner in which the Annual Meeting or its related events and activities are conducted (collectively, “Claim”), whether a condition giving rise to any Claim occurred before, during, or after I attended or participated in the Annual Meeting.

I will follow all required health and safety guidelines, protocols, policies, regulations, and mandates that may be in place relating to my attendance at the Annual Meeting, including, but not limited to, Centers for Disease Control guidelines, statutes, regulations, and other mandates applicable to the locale of the Annual Meeting, as well as any additional requirements imposed by SCT or the Venues.

I will monitor my own health status and will not attend the Annual Meeting if I am symptomatic of any contagious diseases, or if I believe I was exposed to someone with a contagious disease.

I understand I will not be allowed to attend the Annual Meeting unless I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Waiver and that my failure to comply with required safety protocols or follow the direction of SCT staff or Venue staff on site may result in the loss of my right to attend or participate in the Annual Meeting, including forfeiture of any registration fees paid.

This Waiver constitutes the entire agreement of SCT and me with respect to the subject matter contained in this Waiver and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Waiver is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Waiver or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Waiver is binding on and shall ensure the benefit of SCT and me and our respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Illinois or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Waiver may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Cook County, Illinois and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Please click the acknowledgment below to register for the meeting.

I CONFIRM I HAVE READ THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES WAIVER ON THE SCT ANNUAL MEETING WEBSITE