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When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 17,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.
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For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.
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ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.
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ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers
ACRP honors the 2024 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.
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Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification
ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.
Getting Started in Clinical Research
Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.
Clinical Researcher—April 2025
As the clinical research enterprise is rocked by upheavals on political, commercial, and ethical fronts, its professionals cannot lose sight of the importance of improving upon even the most tried and true fundamentals for the conduct of clinical trials. Tying into the theme of “Expanding on An Inclusive Mindset: Challenges and Opportunities for Research,” contributors to this issue tackle policies and processes that come into play when diversifying oncology trials, accelerating and enriching enrollment for rare disease studies and trials in general, fostering gender equality and mentorship opportunities, adjusting to the new ICH E6(R3) guideline, transforming data management practices, and more.
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New! AI in Clinical Research White Paper
This white paper focuses on the impact of AI across the industry, including dozens of real-world vignettes and their lessons learned.
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Upcoming Events
Colorado Chapter: Reimagining Clinical Research: The Transformation of Trial Design & Conduct (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay)
May 5, 2025
South Carolina Chapter: Engaging Hearts and Minds: Making an Irresistible Pitch in Patient Recruitment (ACRP 2024 Conference Replay)
May 7, 2025
NY Metro Chapter: Research in Bloom- 2025 Spring Networking Event
May 8, 2025
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ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.
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Advancing People Advancing Health™
ACRP empowers organizations to trust that their studies are in the hands of qualified professionals. When trained and credentialed by ACRP, clinical research teams have the competence and confidence organizations can trust to deliver excellence and maintain integrity in clinical research.
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For organizations who need to provide their staff with on-demand access to foundational clinical research training and continuing education, ACRP Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.
Posted February 8, 2022 by Gary Cramer.
