Become A Member

What SRAI membership means for you: lifelong learning and connection

Society for Research Administrators International membership continues to evolve to keep pace with the changing Research Administration landscape. As a society we provide career opportunities, a growing catalog of lifelong learning materials, and a vibrant community that helps busy professionals thrive.

As a member you have exclusive access to a community of your peers as well as experts in the field, and discounts on educational programming, career resources and conferences.

Coffee Talks

Deep dive on relevant topics in monthly virtual meetings, featuring a facilitated discussion with subject matter experts, followed by Q&A and shared-interest networking.

Annual Conference

Five days of inspired innovative ideas from industry leaders and experts, valuable, relevant, invigorating professional development, and education and networking.

SRAI Connect

Benefit from a robust online collaboration hub where members can search and share intellectual capital, participate in moderated discussions and find contacts and colleagues.

Mentoring

Choose between our Odyssey and Author Fellowship Program. The Odyssey mentoring program pairs experienced mentors with 1:1 or small groups of mentees based on expertise and interest for a 12-month period. 

Sections and Chapters

Sections and Chapters host up to 12 meetings yearly. Members can network with local peers as well attend inspiring education sessions.

Volunteering

Members are eligible to volunteer on several committees that advance SRAI’s mission and for leadership positions that guide SRAI’s future. Advance your skills and become a presenter at a meeting and a webinar.

Progress your career and keep your skills sharp.

Webinars

Discounts on two new live webinars every month, and over 150 webinars currently available on demand, 24 x 7 

Journal of Research Administration

Publish articles in our award-winning journal to build your credibility as an expert and share your research. 

Training

TrueFit Trainings, Training Intensives, and LevelUP micro-credentialing programs help individuals and teams focus on the education opportunities that will benefit them most.

Discounted Degrees

SRAI has partnered with Johns Hopkins University to deliver sought-after degrees and certificates at a 10% discount to SRAI members

Career Advancement

Use our Career Center job board to help you chart a clear path toward career success or apply to be a SRAI Distinguished Faculty Member.

Continuing Education Credit

You receive continuing education credit for all educational programs delivered through SRAI, including TrueFit and LevelUP.

Benefits and options to meet our members’ needs.

To accommodate the wide variety of members we serve, SRAI offers four types of membership

Full Membership

Chapter Membership

Student Membership

Retired Membership

“I’m consistently impressed by the depth and comprehensiveness of SRA International’s workshops. Regardless of your level within the field, the material is relevant across the various research settings that we all work in.”
- Dr. Katie Linder, Research Director, Oregon State University

"Staying current in your field and learning new skills and broadening your horizons are important aspects of a successful career. There is a great value associated with SRA International membership and its professional development and training opportunities.  Regardless of level, anyone in the field of research management and administration owes it to themselves to become a member of SRA International.” 
- Camie A. Morrison, Director of Sponsored Research, The Rutgers State University of New Jersey- Camden Campus