Support the People
Who Power Clinical Research

For 50 years, ACRP has advanced excellence in clinical research by supporting the professionals who make it possible.

Today, access to education, certification, and professional development opportunities is not always within reach. Financial barriers can stand between talented individuals and opportunities that help them enter, grow, and thrive in the clinical research industry.

Through the 50 for 50 Campaign, ACRP is investing in the future of clinical research by expanding access to ACRP Continuing Education Grants, ASCRT Scholarships, and ACRP Certification Scholarships that remove barriers to professional growth and support workforce development.

We invite you to be part of this effort. Give at any level and help expand access to opportunity for current and future clinical research professionals.
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What Your Support Funds

  • ACRP Access for Students to Clinical Research Training (ASCRT) Scholarship

    ASCRT Scholarships help aspiring clinical researchers access the education and training needed for a successful career. Available to students pursuing associate, undergraduate, or graduate degrees in clinical research programs, these scholarships help reduce financial barriers and create pathways into the clinical research workforce.

  • ACRP Continuing Education Grant

    ACRP Continuing Education Grants provide clinical research professionals with access to the ACRP Annual Conference—a valuable opportunity to learn from industry experts, build professional networks, and explore emerging trends shaping the future of clinical research. By expanding access to career-building experiences, the grants help professionals grow while strengthening the workforce.

  • ACRP Certification Scholarship

    To expand access to career-defining credentials and industry recognition, the ACRP Certification Scholarship helps clinical research professionals pursue ACRP-CP®, CCRA®, CCRC®, and CPI® credentials. These credentials validate professional competency and demonstrate a commitment to safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical research practice.

A Stronger Workforce Benefits All

  • When more clinical research professionals have access to education, certification, and career development opportunities, the impact extends beyond the individual. A stronger workforce supports employers, study teams, and research participants while helping advance excellence throughout the clinical research enterprise. That's why investing in opportunity is an investment in the future of clinical research.

Opportunity Changes Careers

Behind every scholarship or grant is a person pursuing a goal, building new skills, or taking the next step in their career.

A conference, credential, educational grant, academic scholarship, or a new professional connection can become a turning point—opening doors that might otherwise remain out of reach.

The stories below demonstrate how access to opportunity can shape individual careers and strengthen the future of clinical research.

  • Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a checkered blazer and a pink bow tie blouse, outdoors with blurred autumn trees in background.

    “Receiving an Educational Grant allowed me to attend the ACRP Annual Conference, where I gained a wealth of knowledge that deepened my understanding of the field and highlighted new avenues for professional growth.”

    Carmine Johnson
    2024 ACRP Grant Recipient

  • Portrait of a young woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a white blouse, neutral makeup, and small gold earrings, against a plain gray background.

    “As a bilingual Hispanic professional, this support will help ensure underserved communities have a voice in research. It has provided financial relief and encouragement to continue growing in a demanding but rewarding career.”

    Roxana Guilarte
    2025 ASCRT Scholarship Recipient

  • A man with a beard and glasses smiling, wearing a shirt with vintage print patterns and a dark patterned tie, standing against a plain grey background.

    “As I begin my clinical research journey, I have learned a great deal both from experts and informal conversations with peers [at ACRP 2025]. I'm very grateful to hear about various tools and technologies that I can use when I get home and those that will help in the future.”

    Jordon Bosse
    2025 ACRP Grant Recipient

  • Professional portrait of a smiling woman with black hair, wearing a black blazer, against a dark background.

    “I'm very thankful to have received this grant to be able to come to ACRP 2025. Being able to provide [educational] grants for people to network and learn from other professionals in various levels of the industry sets up the next generation of clinical research professionals.”

    Cherika Carr, MS, CCRA
    2025 ACRP Grant Recipient

  • A young woman with long, wavy black hair smiling and wearing a black blazer over a white shirt, standing outdoors near a stone column.

    “I'm extremely grateful to the ASCRT Scholarship for the financial support and to connecting me to a community of scientists, researchers, and leaders who can guide me forward in my career in both research and medicine.”

    Charu Balamurugan
    2025 ASCRT Scholarship Recipient

  • A portrait of a man with dark skin, short curly hair, and a beard, wearing a dark blue shirt with a light circular pattern, looking directly at the camera against a gray background.

    “It's my first time at the ACRP Conference and this grant has helped out in such a big way. I came to learn more about new efficient ideas to bring back to my team and help increase our participant population. I'm looking forward to the next conference in 2026.”

    Leshon Matthews
    2025 ACRP Grant Recipient

 FAQs

  • Since 2021, ACRP’s cycling fundraiser has raised $280,000 from corporate sponsors and individual donors in support of educational grants and scholarships. Our Anniversary “50 for 50” fundraiser will replace the Rally4Researchers in 2026 while enabling ACRP to raise funds throughout the year to help ensure that the clinical research workforce is trained, representative of the communities they serve, and research-ready.

  • Our goal is to raise $50,000 in honor of our 50th Anniversary.

  • Every dollar raised will help increase access to education, training, and career advancement in clinical research. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations made to ACRP are tax-deductible. If you have questions about tax deductions, please speak with your tax professional.

  • ACRP is committed to providing crucial financial assistance to support underrepresented students pursuing careers and professional growth in clinical research. Our programs include the ASCRT Scholarship (Career Entry and Professional Growth Pathways), ACRP Certification Scholarship, and ACRP Continuing Education Grants to support attendance to the ACRP Annual Conference. Learn more >

  • Through ACRP’s Partners Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce (PACRW), member organizations are providing strategic direction and support for breaking down barriers and building bridges for entry into the clinical research profession through key initiatives. Learn more >