...is a University of Michigan guided and self-study program designed to assist research administrators in preparing for the Certified Research Administrator (CRA) exam. The CRA exam is offered in the spring and fall by an independent certifying body.
The “Body of Knowledge” covered by the exam includes areas of research administration:
project development and administration
legal requirements and sponsor interface
financial management
general management.
When is aiMHigher?
The study group is held in the spring and fall 9 weeks prior to the exam period. The program is both independent and guided study.
For the spring 2017 CRA exam the study pods will meet every Friday from September 8, 2017 - November 3, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You may bring your lunch or snacks. Learn more about aiMHigher.
What is the CRA?
The Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential means that you demonstrate a level of knowledge of all aspects of research administration. It is obtained by qualifying for and taking the CRA exam, which is administered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) http://www.cra-cert.org/.
