About SASIGI

An NGO committed to elevating the quality culture of clinical research sites through collaborative accreditation, risk-based management, and expert training.

Our Mission

To elevate the quality culture of clinical research sites by providing collaborative accreditation, risk-based management frameworks, and expert training resources that attract high-performing professionals and support safe, effective trial management worldwide.

SASIGI founders and clinical research professionals at the organization's founding meeting

Our Story

Site Standards Global Initiative (SASIGI) was established by a group of clinical research professionals who recognized that the quality of research sites directly determines the safety of trial participants and the integrity of scientific outcomes.

We observed that many sites struggled not from a lack of intention, but from a lack of structured support — clear quality frameworks, practical training resources, and a credible accreditation pathway that rewarded genuine quality effort.

SASIGI was founded to fill that gap: to provide a collaborative, educational route to accreditation and to build a global community of clinical research sites committed to the highest quality standards.

Our Core Values

These principles guide every accreditation we conduct, every training we deliver, and every partnership we form.

  • Quality First

    Every initiative we undertake is measured by the quality standards our accredited sites achieve and sustain. Quality is not a checkpoint — it is the foundation of everything we do.

  • Collaborative by Design

    Our review and accreditation processes are educational, not adversarial. We work alongside clinical research sites as partners, sharing expertise and supporting improvement at every stage.

  • Evidence-Based

    Our training resources and management frameworks are grounded in clinical research best practices, regulatory guidance, and real-world site experience. We measure outcomes and continuously improve.

  • Risk-Based Thinking

    We help sites identify, prioritize, and mitigate the risks that matter most — so resources are directed where they have the greatest impact on trial quality and participant safety.

Partner With Us

There are many ways to work with SASIGI — from pursuing accreditation to co-developing training resources. Let us connect.