SRAI’s Certificate Programs

We offer 10 certificates tailored for research administrators and managers working in hospitals, universities, nonprofits, and commercial institutions. These programs are designed to help advance your career. Explore the different certificate options and discover the best fit for you!


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Achieve More With an SRAI Certificate

SRAI’s Certificate Program offers a flexible, achievement-based path to deepen your expertise in key areas of research administration. With a mix of required workshops and elective sessions, participants can customize their learning experience while earning a recognized credential.

Courses are available at SRAI's Annual Meeting as well as virtual conferences and section meetings throughout the year. Members have up to three years to complete their requirements—making it easy to align your learning with your schedule and budget.

Please note: workshop registration is separate from conference registration, and only active SRAI members are eligible to earn credit toward certificate completion.

Clinical Trials Research Administration (CTRA)

Designed to equip research administrators with comprehensive, experiential training in the key aspects of managing both NIH- and industry-sponsored clinical trials, including protocol review, budgeting, compliance, and risk management.

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Financial Management (FM)

Provides best practices for managing the financial aspects of sponsored programs, including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and regulatory standards related to both direct and indirect costs.

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Introduction to Research Administration and Management (IRAM)

A comprehensive, foundational introduction to the diverse facets of research administration, including ethics, law, fiscal management, compliance, and grant lifecycle management. Ideal for newcomers or those seeking a comprehensive refresher.

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Global Research Management (GRM)

Designed for those working in an international research and research management context, this certificate provides RMAs with tools and insights to navigate an increasingly complex global research landscape, such as navigating complex legal frameworks and exploring cross-country funding strategies.

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Leadership (LD)

Covering essential leadership, communication, and management skills needed to effectively guide research operations, covering topics such as team building, change management, diversity, risk, and ethical decision-making.

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National Institutes of Health Grants Fundamentals (NIH)

Offering research administrators a fundamental overview of the policies, procedures, and best practices for successfully applying for and managing grant awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Practice of Research Administration and Management (PRAM)

This certificate prepares senior-level research administrators to effectively oversee research operations through training in leadership, staffing, faculty development, innovation, and ethical stewardship.

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Pre-Award (PA)

Presents research administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to support investigators in developing and submitting competitive grant proposals, covering key areas in funding identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, eRA systems, and pre-award compliance to ensure successful submission and award acceptance.

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Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI)

Provides the background vital to managing research integrity programs. Core topics include research misconduct, compliance reviews, foreign influence, and research security across various research institutions and sectors.

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Research Law (RL)

Offers a broad overview of legal issues impacting research activities—such as contracts, compliance, AI, ethics, and international relations—enabling research administrators to identify legal risks and communicate effectively with legal counsel in dynamic and multidisciplinary environments.

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Certificate Tracking Instructions

Follow these steps to ensure your attendance is properly recorded for each session attended at an SRAI meeting.

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Questions?

For more information on our certificate programs and upcoming opportunities, please contact SRAI HQ.


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