The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
About ACRP
With more than 17,000 members, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals.
Advancing People Advancing Health™
ACRP is moving the people and practice of clinical research forward™ by:
Being the Most Passionate Advocate for the Clinical Research Profession
Providing the Tools Clinical Research Professionals Need to Build Their Own Career Journeys
Creating Connections through Community
Empowering Organizations to Trust that Their Studies Are in the Hands of Qualified Professionals
Leading the Way for Workforce Development in Clinical Research
From new clinical research professionals who are just starting out to industry veterans who are looking for ways to move ahead in their career, ACRP is where success starts—and grows. With ACRP, clinical researchers get the very best of what they need to design a career path that’s uniquely their own. Connections through an engaged community. Growth through gold-standard training. And elevation through rigorous certification.
“Joining ACRP and becoming certified was the best thing I ever did to jumpstart my career in research and has opened many doors for me. My membership has provided me with a constant stream of current research education, professional networking, and opportunities for personal growth.”
— Jeri Burr, MS, RN, PED-BC, CCRC, FACRP
Behind every clinical trial is a highly qualified clinical research team committed to ethics, compliance, and the highest professional standards – a team that makes a profound difference in peoples’ lives. And behind them is ACRP. When trained and credentialed by ACRP, these teams have the competence and confidence organizations can trust to deliver excellence and maintain integrity in clinical research.
“As a professional organization, ACRP goes above and beyond to provide education, connection, and thought leadership for our industry. I am proud to be an active member and look forward to many more connections and opportunities to shape the future of the clinical research workforce.”