The National Sponsored Programs Administrators Alliance (NSPAA) of HBCUs, Inc. has partnered with the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) to host a Body of Knowledge Review Session designed to strengthen professional development across the research administration community. The Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Body of Knowledge is organized into four domains—Information Management, Legal Requirements, Financial Management, and General Management—that define the essential competencies for effective research administration. These domains encompass the full lifecycle of sponsored programs, from proposal development and compliance monitoring to award negotiation, audit preparation, fiscal accountability, and institutional leadership.
By engaging participants in a structured review of these areas, the session helps candidates identify strengths and weaknesses, strategically prepare for the CRA exam, and build confidence in their professional practice. This collaboration underscores NSPAA’s commitment to advancing excellence in research administration and supporting capacity-building efforts across HBCUs and beyond.
This session is available exclusively to participants of NSPAA’s 30th Annual T/A Workshop.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Dates: June 1, 2026 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) and will resume on June 2, 2026 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Cost: $299/person. The cost of this session is separate from NSPAA’s T/A Workshop registration.
Please reach out to RACC at info@cra-cert.org if you have any questions.
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