Clinical Research Professionals Training & Resources

Innovative discoveries that improve patient care and health depend on a well-trained, multidisciplinary workforce with access to high-quality professional development. The CTSI’s Translational Workforce Development (TWD) program creates, centralizes, and shares educational opportunities for clinical and translational research team members – staff, students, trainees, faculty, and clinical partners – known as Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs). Through collaborative training programs, courses, networks, and workshops, we support current CRPs and grow Florida’s clinical and translational research workforce.

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Education & Trainings for CRPs

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Live Education

Getting Started in Research

Resource for New Clinical Research Professional

New to Clinical Research at UF?

Here’s a guide to help with trainings, programs, resources, and support to help you start your journey.

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On-Demand Trainings

UF Employees can register for these courses through site link or through MyTraining, searching Activity Code.

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Join the Networks

Virtual Community

Clinical Research Professional Community

This free community is a collaborative platform designed for Clinical Research Professionals. Share resources, communicate, and offer peer support. Consider becoming part of this supportive network.

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National Network

Trial Innovation Network

National network for clinical trial resources, Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) Community of Practice, educational webinars, and events.

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Local Chapter

ACRP North Florida Chapter

Join the North Florida Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Offering networking opportunities and connections. Annual membership $25.

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Local Chapter

IACRN Southeastern Chapter

Join the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN).
Offering education, networking, and connections.

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Local Chapter

NCURA Region III Chapter

NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators) supports research administrators through professional development, networking, and resources like discussion forums, a career center, and daily updates via the NCURA App.

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2026 CRP Co-Mentoring Circles

As part of the UF + FSU CTSA Hub Clinical Research Professionals Community, we are launching a revised CRP mentoring program in 2026, with a tentative start in April. This updated model combines peer-to-peer co-mentoring, competency-based development, and tailored training recommendations through the eMPACT platform and the Georgia CTSA TWD Catalog. More to come soon!

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Websites for Clinical Research Professionals

Multi-Regional Clinical Trials

Joint Task Force Core Competencies for Clinical Research Professionals

Framework that defines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for conducting safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical research.

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ACTS Digital Badges

Team Science Fundamentals Badge

ACTS members can earn a digital badge for completing the foundational training in Team Science.

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Supports Clinical and TRanslational Science Awards (CTSA)

Association for Clinical and Translational Science

ACTS supports those who are committed to applying scientific methodologies to accelerate advances in human health.

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Journal for Submitting Translational Science Manuscripts

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science

JCTS, is the official journal of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science and the Clinical Research Forum, is a fully Open Access journal publishing high-quality articles on research.

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Other Resources

Core Regulatory and Ethical Guidance:

• FDA Clinical Trials Guidance – Regulatory requirements and investigator training.
• ICH – International Council for Harmonization – Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6(R3)
• NIH Protection of Human Subjects – Policies, training, and resources for conducting compliant human subjects research, including the Common Rule.
• Office for Human Research Protections – Federal oversight of human subjects protections.

Trial Registration and Results:

• ClinicalTrials.gov – Trial registration, results reporting, and public access to study information.

Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs) contribute to the planning, implementation, and management of clinical trials and research studies. They serve in roles such as coordinators, research nurses, pharmacists, investigators, data managers, and regulatory specialists, upholding Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards (SoCRA, 2025). CRPs are essential to the success of clinical research, ensuring protocol adherence, participant safety, and data integrity (ACRP, 2025).

Translational Workforce Development (TWD) supports a skilled clinical research workforce capable of advancing scientific discoveries into health solutions (NCATS, 2025). TWD efforts include role-specific, competency-based education; training programs and mentor networks; career pathway support; and cross-disciplinary collaboration, across the UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), including joint efforts featured on the FSU TWD site. This TWD Education site provides CRPs with educational resources, training modules, and professional development opportunities to enhance their growth, retention, and impact across the healthcare, academic, and research settings.

Website Updated 3/2/2026