Training Opportunities

CRA Study Program Requirements

Individuals interested in participating in the C-RAM Study Program must submit their Name (first & last),  Department/Unit , and Institution to [email protected]

CRA Study Program

The CRA, CPRA, and CFRA are credentials offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC). Earning the Certified Research Administration (CRA) certification means that one has met the required qualifications and passed an exam on a wide body of knowledge in research administration, including project development and administration; legal requirements and sponsor interface; financial management; and general management.

The 2026 Spring Study Group is hosted in collaboration between Colorado State University and Emory University , but all are welcome. Sessions are 75 minutes, weekly from January – March, on Mondays 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM MT. Sessions are hosted by various CRA/CFRA/CPRAs. Expect to engage with interactive resources and curated practice questions. Our program is a study resource, but you will need to plan additional time and effort outside of the group to best prepare for the exam.

Our program is focused on the CRA, generally, because the content overlaps with all 3 exams. If you plan on taking the CPRA or CFRA exam, please let us know so we can direct you to additional resources for support. Learn more about the CRA, including application requirements, testing format/sites, recertification requirements, and required fees on the RACC website.

Applicant Requirements

1.) The CRA exam is rigorous. Applicants must be willing to study several hours/week outside the guided study sessions.

2.) An email containing applicant’s Name (first & last), Department/Unit , Institution, and commitment to the program must be submitted to [email protected].

Questions

Direct questions on the CRA Study Group or other training initiatives to [email protected].

Resources

Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)

RACC Review Sessions

Practice test through the Professional Testing Corporations

Congratulations CSU Certified RAs!

Abby Gade, CRA, CSU Pueblo

Amanda Denstedt, CRA, College of Liberal Arts

Ashley Stahle, CRA,Office of Sponsored Programs

Becky Libera, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Bill Moseley, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Breeana Hubbard, CRA, Office of the Vice President for Research

Brigette Pfister, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Catherine Douras, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Chris Carsten, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Cliff Schulenberg, CRA, College of Agricultural Sciences

Corrine Lindstadt,  CRA, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

Erin Lemoine, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Jenny Harding, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Mark Hubbard, CRA, Office of the Vice President for Research

Kathryn O’Hayre, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Kathy Evans, CRA, College of Agricultural Sciences

Kelsey Miskulin, CRA, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

Kim Melville-Smith, CRA, CFRA Office of Sponsored Programs

Lauren Lucio, CRA, College of Natural Sciences

Lexi Garriott, CRA, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

Lisa Anaya, CRA, College of Natural Sciences

Lori Schultz, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs/Vice President for Research

Madi Ballard,  CRA, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

Sam Reynolds, CRA, Department of Atmospheric Science

Sarah Chaddock, CRA, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Shannon Irey, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Sherry McElwain, CRA, College of Liberal Arts

Sonia Lynn, CRA, College of Health & Human Sciences

Staci Folot, CRA, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Stephanie Ouren, CRA, College of Health & Human Sciences

Tom Smith, CRA, College of Liberal Arts

Tracey Trujillo, CRA, Warner College of Natural Resources

Trisha Southergill, CRA, Office of Sponsored Programs

Yulissa Garcia, CRA, CFRA,  Office of Sponsored Programs