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Membership Benefits
PRIM&R members have exclusive access to a variety of benefits and a network of more than 3,500 colleagues.
Our members are involved in every aspect of biomedical and social, behavioral, and educational research, including those working within public and private institutions, federal and state government agencies, academia, and industry/pharma.
- HRPP/IRB/REC, IACUC, and IBC staff
- IRB and IACUC members
- Regulatory compliance coordinators/officers
- Administrators and chairs
- Researchers
- Institutional officials
- Research subjects and their advocates
- Ethicists
- Policymakers
- And more
Top Benefits:
- Being part of a community composed of individual involved in research ethics and oversight
- Free access to webinars and conference recordings
- Discounts on PRIM&R educational programs
More Member Benefits
Free
- Webinars: All PRIM&R webinars are free to members beginning in 2025; select webinars are free for members in 2024.
- Program Recordings: Hundreds of program recordings are free for members, including webinar and annual conference recordings, many of which are eligible for CIP and CPIA recertification.
- Free Enrollment in the Certificate Program: Demonstrate your professional development progress and achievements with the Certificate in the Ethical Foundations of Animal Care and Use or/and Human Subjects Protections. Members can enroll for free and have three years to complete requirements. Note: this program is not the same as CIP/CPIA certification.
Discounts
- Members receive discounts on ALL PRIM&R educational programs and conferences.
- Members receive discounted fees for CIP and CPIA exams and recertification.
Workload and Salary Survey (WLSS)
Career Center Postings
- Members receive discounted pricing when posting a job opening on the Career Center.
Scholarly Journals
- Members receive discounted subscriptions to: Ethics & Human Research, and Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, and more.
Networking
Build connections with and learn from your peers. Members have exclusive access to the IACUC Channel and SBER Network, and general access to IRB Forum.
Access a vast network of professionals who can provide guidance, resources, and advice on career growth through one-on-one connections or become a mentor to someone else!
Receive funding from PRIM&R to host an event in your area for research ethics professionals.
Virtual Roundtables
Convene virtually with other members to learn, problem solve, and network around specific topics.
PRIM&R Member Digest an Exclusive Member Publication
- Our Member Digest is an exclusive member publication that offers an easy and dependable way of keeping up with the research ethics and oversight fields, the PRIM&R community, and your professional development goals by providing:
- Original articles, member interviews, and updates.
- Research Ethics Self-Study Program, a featured section that provides scholarly journal articles on topics in research oversight, accompanied by CE-eligible quizzes and discussion guides.
- Case studies with discussion through the PRIM&R Online Community to deepen your knowledge and connect further with peers.
Exclusive Volunteer Opportunities
Members have exclusive access to select volunteer opportunities (e.g., Conference Planning Committees, PRIM&R’s Membership Committee, contributing to organization publications, facilitating Virtual Roundtables, and more). Volunteering is a great way to get involved and be a leader in the field.
Membership at a Glance
Benefit | Members | Nonmembers |
Select free resources on the
PRIM&R website | Yes | Yes |
PRIM&R Podcast and blog | Yes | Yes |
PRIM&R This Week | Yes | Yes |
IRB Forum and Colleague Directory | Yes | Yes |
SBER Network, IACUC Channel, and Mentoring Program | Yes | No |
PRIM&R Annual Conference and education program discounts | Yes | No |
Free live webinars and recordings (two in Fall 2024; all starting 2025 | Yes | No |
PRIM&R Member Digest with free CEs and Case Studies in Research Review column | Yes | No |
Virtual Roundtables | Yes | No |
Free Annual Workload and Salary Survey Reports | Yes | No |
Free access to conference recordings after one-year (CE-eligible) | Yes | No |
Free enrollment in the Certificate Program | Yes | No |
Discounts on individual scholarly journal subscriptions, Career Center postings, and certification fees | Yes | No |
Regional Connections Program | Yes | No |
What members are saying
"PRIM&R has always played an integral role in my career and has given to me more than I could ever hope to return in kind. And over the years PRIM&R has become my professional family and a place where I have been able to develop and maintain life-long friendships. So, thank you and thank PRIM&R!"
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"I am at a small institution and wear various hats related to research. Having access to information, training, etc., through a national organization is crucial in order for me to succeed at my job and stay current with policies and national trends."
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