Exam Schedule

The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) offers examinations in a computerized format at hundreds of locations. You may take the examination at any time during one of the below-listed testing windows:

Certified Research Administrator (CRA^®)

Nov. 1 - 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. EST

May 9 - 23, 2026
Application Deadline: April 8, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST

Nov. 7 - 21, 2026
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST

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Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA^®)

Feb. 15 - 28, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan. 14, 2026 by 11.59 p.m. EST

Aug. 15 - 29, 2026
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 by 11.59 p.m. EST

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Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)

March 7 - 21, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb. 4, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST

Sept. 12 - 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug. 12, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST

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The examination fee is $395 USD. At this time, we only accept credit card payments. Paper checks that are mailed, are not accepted; however, in the future, we will be accepting e-checks.

Click here to begin the APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION   

The Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) administers the CRA, CPRA, and CFRA exams. Once registered, PTC will send detailed information about test site locations to paid test applicants; RACC does not have this information. Click here to search potential locations for exams. Please note: these locations are not exact and are subject to change.