About IRCB

Our purpose

IRCB advances excellence in research, healthcare and professional practice through independent-minded standards, competency assessment and continuing learning.

Accreditation and certification

Accreditation applies to organizations, institutions, programmes and systems against defined standards. Professional certification applies to individuals who demonstrate defined knowledge and competency requirements.

Certification catalogue

Clinical Research
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP-IRCB)
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA-IRCB)
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC-IRCB)
Certified Clinical Trial Manager (CCTM-IRCB)
Certified Clinical Research Investigator (CCRI-IRCB)

Research Ethics
Certified Research Ethics Professional (CREP-IRCB)
Certified Institutional Review Board Professional (CIRBP-IRCB)
Certified Human Research Protection Professional (CHRPP-IRCB)

Research Science, Data and Public Health
Certified Clinical Research Scientist
Certified Research Data Manager
Certified Public Health Research Professional
Certified Social Research Professional

Standards and governance

Our framework includes competency standards, examination governance, accreditation policy, ethics and integrity, appeals, recertification, continuing professional development, credential security and AI governance.