Why Become a Certified Research Administrator?
Learn about the benefits of becoming a CRA and requirements from the Research Administrator Certification Council before the next cohort of the CRA Study Program begins.
Program Overview
The CRA Study Program prepares eligible research administrators at USC to take the nationally recognized Certified Research Administrator exam. Sessions guide participants through topics and material covered by the exam to give research administrators at our university the best chance of passing and becoming certified.
Program Length: Summer Season
Session Type: Combination of On-Demand and Live Virtual Sessions
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the CRA Study Program, research administrators must fall under one of the following Research Administrator Certification Council eligibility requirements:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree and three (3) years of professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration.
- OR an Associate’s degree and five (5) years of professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration.
- OR no degree and six (6) years of professional experience in the research administration
or sponsored programs administration.