A private group with developed certification programs for the education and training in research administration, the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) has been certifying research administrators on their professional knowledge since 1993. Programs exist to certify your education and knowledge as a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), a Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA), and a Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA); each with varying required experience, education, and knowledge requirements. According to the RACC, the benefits of becoming certified include professional development, credibility in research administration, demonstrated expertise, and professional recognition. There are educational and experience requirements for candidates wishing to take an exam and there is a cost to do so. For more information visit the RACC site. The RACC provides a directory of Research Administrators who maintain an active certification in CRA, CPRA, or CFRA.
July 18, 2019
Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)
A private group with developed certification programs for the education and training in research administration, the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) has been certifying research administrators on their professional knowledge since 1993. Programs exist to certify your education and knowledge as a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), a Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA), and a Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA); each with varying required experience, education, and knowledge requirements. According to the RACC, the benefits of becoming certified include professional development, credibility in research administration, demonstrated expertise, and professional recognition. There are educational and experience requirements for candidates wishing to take an exam and there is a cost to do so. For more information visit the RACC site. The RACC provides a directory of Research Administrators who maintain an active certification in CRA, CPRA, or CFRA.