Welcome to RACC

The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) formed in 1993 as an independent non-profit organization. RACC certifies that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator.

Exam Registration 

RACC offers three certification programs:

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Body of Knowledge Review Sessions

RACC also offers Body of Knowledge Review Sessions to help you determine areas where you may need additional study. 

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Register for Our next Certified Research Administrator (CRA) in person review session at the srai annual meeting on
october 25, 2024

 Uniform Guidance Updates

The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) is actively updating all its materials in accordance with changes to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) announced in April 2024 and effective beginning October 1, 2024.

As of July 1, 2025, references to the Uniform Guidance in all RACC exams (CRA, CFRA, and CPRA) and practice exams will reflect the revised guidance.  Please note that the following exams will follow the Uniform Guidance prior to the 2024 revisions:

CRA - November 2-16, 2024
CPRA - February 15 - March 1, 2025
CFRA - March 1-15, 2025
CRA - May 10-24, 2025

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Recertify Today!

RACC makes it easy and convenient to track your contact hours. Find out more about the requirements for recertifying  today. 

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RACC Quarterly Newsletter

We publish a quarterly newsletter with updates about RACC, the latest news and information in research administration, job  opportunities, and more. To be added to the newsletter mailing list, please click here.  

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Research Administrator Directory 

Find an active certificant or verify you passed your exam by accessing the directory. 

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Volunteer Opportunities 

RACC offers many volunteer opportunities for certificant holders to participate in the RACC organization. These opportunities can count towards the required contact hours for recertification.

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Find & Post Employment Opportunities In Research Administration 

Looking for a fresh start to your career?  Want to advertise an open position at your organization? Browse the list of open positions or add your open position to our Employment Opportunities website! 

Employment Opportunities in research administration