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Research Administrator Professional Organizations and Opportunities

Membership in these organizations provides research administrators with opportunities to meet colleagues from other institutions with similar administrative positions. One of the benefits of this networking is to become acquainted with different models of research administration.

Networks and Professional Development or Accreditation Opportunities

Society of Research Administrators International

SRA International - Society of Research Administrators International


NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators)

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NORDP (National Organization of Research Development Professionals)

 


Research Administrator Certification Council

The Research Administrators Certification Council sponsors the Certified Research Administrator program.  

Certified Research Administrators

 

References and Resources

Professional Development, Networking and Training Resources

  • aiM Higher   aiM Higher is a University of Michigan-guided, self-study program, designed to assist research administrators in preparing for the Certified Research Administrator (CRA) exam. It's led by research administrators who are external to ORSP. Contact aimhigher@umich.edu.

Questions?

There are a number of professionals within the U-M research administration community who hold leadership positions with these organizations. For more information on these organizations or memberships, contact: