Two professional certifications for research professionals — Certified International Research Administrator (CIRA) and Certified International Researcher (CIR) — offered under the IFPASA fellowship program.
Apply for Research Certification →Certified International Research Administrator
Validates expertise in research administration — managing research programs, grants, institutional research processes, and compliance frameworks at an international level.
Apply for CIRA →Certified International Researcher
Validates expertise as a practicing researcher — research methodology, publication, peer review, and professional contribution to a recognized field of knowledge.
Apply for CIR →