Membership

Membership of WHO GCTF is open to any stakeholder organization committed to enhancing global clinical trials capacities.

The following are examples of stakeholder entities that can apply to join the network.

• Patient/community engagement organizations
• Government agencies
• Intergovernmental organizations
• Non-governmental organizations
• Academic institutions
• The private sector
• Philanthropic foundations

Join the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF) to collaborate on advancing clinical trials worldwide. As a member, you will connect with global experts, contribute to key initiatives and engage in thematic working groups. Enjoy access to advocacy opportunities, shape GCTF’s strategic direction, and stay informed with quarterly newsletters and GCTF member communications portal.

• To contribute to a strategy to raise awareness about WHA75.8 associated actions.
• To interact with and collaborate with other member stakeholders in strengthening clinical research.

• Committed to implementation of WHA resolution WHA75.8
• The aims and purposes of the organization should be consistent with the WHO Constitution and conform with WHO’s policies
• Respect the intergovernmental nature of WHO and the decision-making authority of Member States as set out in the WHO Constitution
• Actively and internationally working in the field of clinical trials or clinical research strengthening with proven experience and expertise in the subject matter for at least three (3) years
• The entity should have an established structure, constitutive act, and accountability mechanism
• The entity, if it is a membership organization, should have the authority to speak for its participants and have a representative structure
• Be able and willing to share organizational by-laws/constitution, sources of funding, list of names of the members of the decision-making body for the organization (i.e. Board of Directors).

• Participating in Forum meetings
• Share knowledge and information with other members
• Actively initiate and participate in discussions and activities of the forum aligned with the implementation of WHA75.8. 

Once your application is received, it will be reviewed for completeness by WHO to determine membership based on comprehensive due diligence, based on WHO's policy on Engagement with non-State actors.