PCCRProfessional Certification in Clinical Research
A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising professionals with demonstrated expertise in clinical research across the full spectrum, from early-phase studies through clinical trials to community and public-health settings.
Awarded by the EUSTM Academy — an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM), a non-profit scientific society registered in Vienna, Austria (ZVR 629427022), active in more than 60 countries since 2013.
Certification Benefits
The EUSTM Academy Professional Certification in Clinical Research provides a structured way to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and professional contribution in this specialist area. As a certified professional, you can:
EUSTM Academy certification is designed to strengthen professional positioning and provide evidence of assessed competence. Recognition and acceptance remain subject to the independent requirements of employers, institutions, regulators and other professional bodies.
Who Should Apply?
PCCR is designed for professionals actively involved in clinical research at laboratory, clinical, or community levels. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:
- Academic faculty and researchers in clinical or translational studies
- Postgraduate students and early-career scholars in clinical research
- Clinicians conducting or overseeing research in clinical and hospital settings
- Public-health professionals working in community-based research
- Clinical trial leaders, study coordinators, and trial operations staff
- Regulatory affairs professionals in pharma, biotech, or medical devices
- Medical affairs personnel — medical directors, advisors, and MSLs
- Industry professionals in pharma, biotech, diagnostics, and CROs
Application process
Applying is straightforward. Complete the secure online PCCR application form and upload your CV — your submission goes directly to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.
The Board reviews every application and assigns one of two pathways based on your background and experience. Category 1, the Professional Experience Pathway, is a CV- and experience-based evaluation for established professionals — no examination required. Category 2, the Examination Pathway, is for those earlier in their career or moving into the field, with certification granted on passing a qualifying online examination (results within two weeks). If you are unsure which applies, the Board assigns your category after reviewing your application.
Once your pathway is confirmed, you sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee. Your PCCR certificate is then issued, together with the right to use the post-nominal title.
PCCR Certification Fee
| Category | Initial Fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| High- & middle-income countries | €350 | €300 / year |
| Low-income countries | €250 | €200 / year |
Country tiers follow the World Bank income classification. Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in clinical research and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.
Begin your PCCR certification journey
Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — to begin your formal recognition as a certified clinical research professional.
Start Your ApplicationFor further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].
Disclaimer: PCCR is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy, the education division of EUSTM. It is a non-statutory professional-society credential and is not an academic degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted following individual assessment by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board through either the Professional Experience Pathway or the Examination Pathway.