Research
White Papers
Long-form research on verification, assessment integrity, and the future of workforce readiness in clinical research. Papers below are in preparation — join the waitlist to be notified as each is published.
Upcoming papers
White paper
Verifying Clinical Research Competency: A Framework for Employer Trust
Introduces the Competency Passport methodology, the two-layer scoring model, and how independent verification changes hiring signal quality for sponsors and sites.
- Authors:
- Competency Labs Research Team
- Expected:
- Q4 2026
White paper
Assessment Integrity in Remote Competency Verification
Reviews identity assurance, proctoring signals, and rubric design choices that make remote assessments defensible for regulated clinical research roles.
- Authors:
- Competency Labs Research Team
- Expected:
- Q1 2027
White paper
Entrustability as a Hiring Signal for Clinical Research Staff
Examines whether entrustability judgments — distinct from competency scores — predict on-the-job readiness better than credentials or years of experience alone.
- Expected:
- Q2 2027
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