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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 supporting clinical research professionals as they navigate adoption of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). This new resource center is designed to provide a foundational understanding of DCTs, community perspectives, and practical tools to help you along your journey.

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ACRP honors the 2023 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.

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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.

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Clinical Researcher—August 2024

With the end goal of reaching a sustainable environment of high-quality, inclusive, compliant, and impactful studies and research roles, the August 2024 issue of Clinical Researcher invites you to explore the theme of “New Destinations in Clinical Research: You CAN Get There from Here.” Eye-opening layovers and side quests along the way will consider adventures in career development, hiring practices, political influences, data management, study design, and more for the clinical research enterprise.

Read August 2024 Issue

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New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

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- North Texas Chapter: 2024 Fall Symposium
  
  October 5, 2024
- Colorado Chapter: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back – Getting Ahead of Tech-Related Data Integrity Challenges (ACRP 2024 Webinar Replay)
  
  October 7, 2024
- Facilitating Understanding in Informed Consent
  
  October 9, 2024
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Discounted Rates for Events

ACRP members received reduced rates to the ACRP 2024 Conference, complimentary access to live webinars, and much more!

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Advancing People Advancing Health™

Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.

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New! 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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ACRP develops education and training programs through the lens of inclusion, equity, and representation. We are committed to supporting people who need access to training for entering the clinical research workforce and advancing their careers.

ACRP Insights

Improving Cardiovascular Research for Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations >

Health Equity Expert Values AAPI Heritage Month as Chance to Advocate for Diversity in Clinical Trials >

ACRP 2024 Expert Panelists Tackle Top Concerns and Opportunities for Better Clinical Trial Conduct >

Quest for Better Clinical Research Early Talent Hiring Practices a ‘Race That Never Ends’ >

Discovering Diversity: Why Puerto Rico Stands Out for Clinical Trials >

Barriers to Clinical Trial Enrollment: Focus on Underrepresented Populations >

Innovators in Action: Novel Programs Addressing Workforce and Enrollment Issues >

Planting a Seed is Not Enough: Nurturing Community Engagement to Grow Patient Recruitment and Retention >

How Equity and Inclusion Drive True Diversity in Clinical Research >

Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trials: Canada’s Promise >

Utilizing Cultural Humility as a Tool to Support Diversity in Clinical Research >

Perseverance Leads to Progress >

Enhancement, Efficiency, Equity, and Engagement: Four Trends Shaping Clinical Trials in 2024 >

The Year Ahead in Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Clinical Trial Sites >

External Resources

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Clinical Research Guidance Toolkit & User Guide (MRCT Center) >

Diversity Resources (Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI)) >

ACRP On-Demand Training & Continuing Education Programs

Broadening Your Approach to Trial Diversity on a Global Scale >

Building a More Equitable Future Together by Driving Inclusion in Clinical Trials >

Building Clinical Trial Diversity Action Plans for the Future, Now >

Achieving Global Health Equity Through More Diverse and Inclusive Trials >

Investigative Site Diversity: Tufts CSDD Study on Staff Diversity at Clinical Research Sites >

Deepening Diversity: LGBTQIA+ Diversity in Clinical Research >

ACRP 2024 Full Program Replay (available for purchase) >

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“ACRP does a really good job of creating a hub, a central place where clinical researchers can come and get basic skills training and specialized training opportunities. And committing to equity and access to those opportunities.”

Advance Your Career with ACRP Membership

ACRP members have exclusive access to free webinars and trainings (without contact hours) and can save between $30 and $200 on training programs (with contact hours). View Member Benefits >

With more than 16,500 members, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is the only non-profit solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals. ACRP supports individuals and life science organizations globally by providing community, education, and credentialing programs. Founded in 1976, ACRP is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to promote excellence in clinical research and whose vision is that clinical research is performed ethically, responsibly, and professionally everywhere in the world.

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Search for:

Membership
In this Section
Advancing People Advancing Health™

From new clinical research professionals just starting out to industry veterans looking for ways to move ahead in their careers, ACRP is where success starts — and grows.

Explore Membership

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.

Organization Membership
Learning
In this Section
Popular Courses

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

Building Quality Management Systems

Site Quality Management Tools

Visit the New DCT Resource Center

ACRP is committed to supporting clinical research professionals as they navigate adoption of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). This new resource center is designed to provide a foundational understanding of DCTs, community perspectives, and practical tools to help you along your journey.

Learn More
Certification
In this Section
Our Programs
ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers

ACRP honors the 2023 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.

Learn More
Careers
In this Section
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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More
Insights
In this Section
Clinical Researcher—August 2024

With the end goal of reaching a sustainable environment of high-quality, inclusive, compliant, and impactful studies and research roles, the August 2024 issue of Clinical Researcher invites you to explore the theme of “New Destinations in Clinical Research: You CAN Get There from Here.” Eye-opening layovers and side quests along the way will consider adventures in career development, hiring practices, political influences, data management, study design, and more for the clinical research enterprise.

Read August 2024 Issue

View Archives

New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

Learn More
Events
In this Section
Upcoming Events
- North Texas Chapter: 2024 Fall Symposium
  
  October 5, 2024
- Colorado Chapter: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back – Getting Ahead of Tech-Related Data Integrity Challenges (ACRP 2024 Webinar Replay)
  
  October 7, 2024
- Facilitating Understanding in Informed Consent
  
  October 9, 2024
View All Events
Discounted Rates for Events

ACRP members received reduced rates to the ACRP 2024 Conference, complimentary access to live webinars, and much more!

Explore the Benefits of ACRP Membership!
Employer Resources
In this Section
Advancing People Advancing Health™

Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.

Learn More

New! 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.

Learn More

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