CRA Study Group

The Certified Research Administrators (CRA) Study Group is designed for staff who are interested in preparing for the CRA exam sponsored by the Research Administrators Certification Council. Earning the designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) means that an individual has met the requirements of the Research Administrators Certification Council's eligibility requirements and has demonstrated a level of knowledge necessary for a person to be a professional research or sponsored research administrator. Go to the RACC Website to learn more.



Our CU Boulder CRA Study Group meets weekly for the two months leading up to each CRA Exam Testing Window. We host two cohorts per year: one in the fall and one in the spring. 

Interested in joining? Email ocgtraining@colorado.edu


The CRA exam focuses on four areas of research administration outlined below. Click on each photo below to access our study resources.

Project Development & Administration

Legal Requirements & Sponsor Interface

      Financial & General      Management