To further expand clinical research in Brazil, INCTR Brazil is actively involved in accrediting institutions within Brazil for their capabilities in conducting and participating in clinical trials. Tools used for accrediting institutions were designed and developed in collaboration with INCTR’s Clinical Research Program. The program began in 2009 and 12 institutions have been provisionally accredited so far pending demonstration of the ability to conduct high quality clinical studies. This program is supported by Novartis Brazil.