GOED Clinical Study Database Research Award Program

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Applications Due By: Friday May 16, 2025

Are you ready to illuminate the science on EPA and DHA omega-3s? GOED would like to recognize young researchers in the omega-3 field by providing a unique opportunity for research and other professional experiences.

Apply for the 2025/2026 GOED Clinical Study Database Research Award Program.

Why Should You Apply for the GOED Clinical Study Database Research Award Program?

• Work as a Research Assistant and receive a stipend. Expand research/work experience, and contribute to a global database of research about omega-3s.

• Use a unique database to enhance your research. Are you a graduate student or post-doctoral researcher who wants to, or needs to, collect and review research or find gaps in the research related to EPA and DHA Omega-3s and a particular health outcome or topic of interest for a:
  • Systematic literature review; Meta-analysis; Literature review; Grant proposal; Thesis background; Comprehensive / Qualification exam; New area of investigation
  • Recipient(s) of this award program will complete a scientific project part of or in addition to their thesis or postdoctoral work,
  • If the associated work is accepted at a scientific conference, recipients will be reimbursed for part of their travel expenses.

The award recipient will have new and unique experiences which may include:

• Generating data for a scientific publication(s).
• Saving time in completing a literature review(s) / systematic review(s) compared to using only a traditional academic search engine.
• Improving efficiency and proficiency in research analysis, critical thinking, detail oriented reporting, literature reviewing, database management, and virtual and remote communication. May help to generate ideas for independent study design and generating new research questions. 
• Enhanced ability to compare, summarize, and analyze research from multiple clinical trials across various health outcomes.
• Expanded knowledge of statistical tests for analyzing randomized controlled trials. May aid in independent data analysis. 
• Contributing to a global database used by researchers and industry professionals.
• Experiencing new research and industry groups, while collaborating with a well-respected global trade organization.
• Networking opportunities with GOED Staff, GOED members (from harvesting to manufacturing to marketing), and other omega-3 scientists, including GOED Clinical Study Database Research Award recipients from around the world. These connections could result in collaboration opportunities, job opportunities, or new mentoring connections. 
• Opportunity for a virtual presentation at the GOED Science Committee; Invitation to join in the GOED Science Committee.
• Virtual or in-person presentation at a scientific meeting or conference.

What are the Details?

• Applicants are either a graduate student (Masters or PhD) or a postdoctoral researcher 
• Fully remote, setting your own hours (with consideration for other academic commitments)
• All training and meetings are held over Google Meet or Zoom
• Must have access to a computer and reliable internet
• $3,600 USD stipend upon completion of work-related project milestones (work component) 
• $1,400 USD travel stipend upon acceptance to approved conference/event (research component)

How Does This Work?

Access to the database: GOED will provide the award recipient(s) and their advisor(s) with 1-year of full access to the Clinical Study Database (CSD) - a novel database of clinical trials focusing on EPA and DHA omega-3s and human health. The CSD can be used to conduct literature searches, saving you weeks of time compared to using a traditional academic search engine. The CSD can also be used to search for gaps in the literature, which could contribute to funding or grant applications, or refine project ideas for a future study or trial.

Work Component --> Complete a Research Assistant position over one or two semesters: Award recipients will gain valuable work experience by joining the GOED CSD Team as a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will contribute time and effort to the data entry of new clinical trials into the CSD. A stipend will be provided upon work completed. 

• 14 weeks (1 semester), at 20 hours/week.
• 24 weeks (2 semesters), at 10 hours/week

Research Component --> Complete a Research Project: Award recipients will complete a scientific project of their choosing. This research project would utilize the CSD, and could be part of the graduate thesis work, or a separate project. This research project is facilitated by GOED, but the project would be completed under the supervision of a faculty member, scientist, or principal investigator at the recipient's current institution. If the work from this project using the CSD is submitted and accepted to a scientific conference, a reimbursement for travel costs (up to $1,400 USD) will be provided. Examples of past projects include systematic reviews, or literature reviews to inform the design or development of a project. 

Selection of Recipients: Interested individuals will submit an application. In the application, a description of how the CSD will enhance their graduate or post-doctoral research will be included. Applicants will include the relevance of the CSD to their field of interest, and why there may be a need to elevate this area of work. A specified number of working hours are required, and therefore applicants who don't have the support of their advisor, or the available time to complete this project alongside their other projects will not be eligible. The ability to read and write in English is essential. Those considered for further evaluation will be asked to provide a professional letter of recommendation from their advisor. A personal letter of recommendation from a peer is optional. Lastly, those considered for further evaluation will participate in a 30 minute virtual interview.

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What is the GOED Clinical Study Database?

GOED - the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3’s is an international non-profit organization striving to increase consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s and holding omega-3 ingredients and supplements to a high quality standard. The GOED Clinical Study Database is a comprehensive, searchable database of all human interventional studies on EPA and DHA and was launched in February 2022.

This database has been many years in the making and we are excited to work with academics and industry to utilize this data. The information that is part of the current database has been entered under strict criteria, and follows the Cochrane Review guidelines. We published the methods of this database in PLEFA - “Development of a novel database to review and assess the clinical effects of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids”.

What makes the GOED Clinical Study Database Unique?

• The CSD generates results in 60 seconds that would normally take six months or more of time and research.
• Results can be customized by selecting and filtering for different population criteria including outcome(s) of interest, population characteristics, dosage and study size.
• Unlike PubMed, GOED’s Clinical Study Database includes data on every outcome in a given study, not just what’s covered in the abstract.
• This database is carefully curated to include relevant studies in a customized pre-screened list.
• Complex search results are downloadable and shareable.
• The CSD can be used to double check whether any interventional articles were missed from a typical search engine and review process.

Current Research Award Winners

Past Research Award Winners