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Are You Eligible for CIP® Certification?

Find out whether your professional experience qualifies you to take the CIP® exam.

Have You Worked in HRPP/IRB Administration for at least 2 Years?

If you've accumulated at least 24 months of qualifying experience within the past seven years, you may meet the CIP® experience requirement.

Does My Experience Qualify?

Qualifying experience includes substantial and ongoing performance of IRB administrative functions within a human research protection program (HRPP). You must have responsibility for administering, coordinating, executing, or overseeing the following activities:
  • Review of materials submitted to the IRB, for completeness and accuracy
  • Expedited and exempt determinations
  • Education for IRB staff and the research community on human subject protection laws, regulations, and guidance
  • HRPP policies and procedures
  • Research protocol approval or reliance process
  • Review of noncompliance and unanticipated problems on behalf of the HRPP/IRB
  • Regulatory support during IRB meetings (e.g., monitoring quorum, documenting regulatory determinations, drafting IRB minutes)
Serving as an IRB member, or interacting with an IRB office on an occasional or even routine basis (as is common for sponsor personnel, study coordinators, study administrators, and investigators), does not, by itself, meet the primary eligibility requirements.
You may still qualify if your responsibilities include substantive IRB administration activities, such as those outlined above. IRB chairs, members, and organizational officials who perform these functions may be appropriate candidates.
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Part-Time Experience Can Count

You do not need to spend 100% of your time on HRPP/IRB administration for your experience to count. Part-time experience is calculated based on the percentage of effort devoted to qualifying HRPP/IRB administration activities.

Not Sure if Your Experience Qualifies?

We can help.

If you're unsure whether your professional experience meets the CIP® eligibility requirements, submit your CV or résumé and work verification form for review by the CIP® Council.
Request an Eligibility Review
Work Verification Form

Have a Question About CIP® Eligibility?

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Meet the CIP® Experience Requirements? What's Next?

Take the Next Step Toward CIP® Certification

Apply for the CIP® Exam