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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 20,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.
Membership Benefits
Organization Membership
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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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation
Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols
Building Quality Management Systems
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Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center
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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Our Programs
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—October 2025
The October issue of Clinical Researcher focuses on “Empowering the People Behind the Processes,” offering up a collection of insights on how humans impact the inner workings of clinical trials and vice versa. We hear from a variety of professionals who delve into such areas as the attitudes of primary/urgent care providers toward trials; the importance of productive interrelationships between sponsors, CROs, and sites; the many, and often misunderstood, duties of institutional review boards; the changing role of clinical research associates in technology-driven environments; and more.
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The First-Ever Workforce Survey on the State of the Clinical Research Enterprise
ACRP asked the clinical research community about changes over the past five to 10 years, the present situation, expectations for the future, and the opportunities to invest in improvements.
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Upcoming Events
Virginia Chapter: Pivot with Purpose – Navigating Career Transitions in Clinical Research
December 10, 2025
Northern California Chapter: 2025 Holiday Networking Event
New Jersey Chapter: Social Networking Holiday Event 2025
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Discounted Rates for ACRP 2026
ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2026 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 September 15, 2025 by Emily Norris.
