Professional Certification in Clinical Research (PCCR)
The Professional Certification in Clinical Research (PCCR) is a globally recognized credential awarded by the ATMP Academy and accredited by the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM). It is designed to validate your expertise in clinical research across the spectrum — from benchside to bedside to community.
Whether you’re in academia, pharma, biotech, clinical trials, or regulatory affairs, PCCR adds international recognition to your professional profile.
Where Can PCCR Take You?
The PCCR credential is recognized globally and opens doors across the clinical research ecosystem. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, certification gives you a competitive edge.
With PCCR, you can:
✔️ Use of the ‘PCCR’ postnominal title
✔️ No exam option for experienced professionals
✔️ Certification will show your competency to conduct and manage Clinical Research studies & Projects.
✔️ Boost your profile for roles in Academia, CROs, pharma, and biotech
✔️ Increase visibility for international trial leadership positions
✔️ Demonstrate eligibility for IRB/Ethics committee participation
✔️ Stand out for Global clinical roles
✔️ Enhance your candidacy for regulatory & medical affairs promotions
✔️ Embedded in EUSTM’s Translational medicine network
✔️ Certification may increase your job opportunities and/or promotional possibilities by highlighting you from other colleagues and pool of other candidates.
Who Should Apply?
PCCR Program application is open to applicants who are professionally involved in either benchside, bedside or community healthcare. The program is especially suitable for:
- Academic faculty members and researchers
- Post graduate students and scholars
- Clinicians
- Public health professionals
- Clinical trial leaders
- Regulatory affairs professionals
- Medical affairs personnel (medical directors, medical advisors, MSLs)
- Industry professionals (Pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostic companies, CROs, research reagent suppliers, IT service providers, data management companies)
Certification Categories
Applicants must submit the online PCCR Application Form.
After submission, based on defined parameters, the ATMP educational board will assign one of the following categories:
Category 1 – Direct Certification
For professionals with substantial experience
No exam required
Based on CV & achievements
Category 2 – Exam-Based Certification
For early-career applicants
Online qualifying exam
MCQs Based, accessible, and flexible exam
Qualifying examination is held once a year at occasion of Annual Congress of the European society for Translational Medicine or can be held online.
PCCR Certification Fee
| Country Type | Initial Certification | Annual Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| High-income | €400 | €400 |
| Low-income | €250 | €250 |
Successful applicants will need to submit the signed ‘Certification Condition Form’ and pay the annual certification fee before receiving the certificate.
For further details, please contact the EUSTM Academy at:[email protected]
