What CRA's Are Saying
"Studying for certification got me focused on areas that were important to my profession. I also received a substantial increase in salary." |
C.S., Pennsylvania |
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| "Certification gave me the assurance necessary to feel confident about my understanding of the field." |
D.A., Wisconsin |
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| "Having the CRA designation promotes my credibility with the faculty. I know what I am talking about." |
J.A., Virginia |
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| "My motivation to become a CRA was purely for professional development and as a means of holding myself accountable." |
S.B., South Carolina |
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| "Knowing that I have been certified gives our business clients a comfort zone." |
D.R., Utah |
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| "Having the CRA has definitely given a boost to my authority when signing contracts and other official documents - especially since I do not have a Ph.D." |
A.W., Virginia |
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| "Becoming a CRA was the “Hallmark” of my professional career as a research administrator." |
P.T., Tennessee |
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What Employers Are Saying |
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| "Our objective is to have certified research administrators (CRAs) in all of our units and research centers at Carnegie Mellon University." |
Carnegie Mellon University |
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| "(We) consider …CRA certification a way of developing and demonstrating this organization’s knowledge of, and expertise in, research administration." |
The Ohio State University |
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| "Certification is a key factor when… identifying individuals for supervisory or management positions…because the process is extensive and challenging." |
Illinois Institute of Technology |
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| "OSP has opening to assist with pre-award grant/contract administration. CRA is a plus." |
Smithsonian Institution |
