Member Benefits

Community Conversations

PRIM&R Community Conversations offer a small group of members the opportunity to virtually convene and discuss common challenges, obstacles, and solutions related to a specific topic. Select conversations are recorded and made available to all PRIM&R members as an added benefit.

Discounts

PRIM&R members receive valuable discounts on PRIM&R educational offerings, professional development resources, events hosted by partner organizations, scholarly journals, and more. The savings gained through membership cover annual dues and then go further.

Knowledge Center

The Knowledge Center is a hub of educational content and resources for members. 

Please note, the Knowledge Center is currently being updated and is not currently available. In the meantime, members can access selected Knowledge Center resources in the archives.

Conference Recordings

PRIM&R members receive complimentary access to recordings and materials from conferences that occurred more than one year ago, even if they did not attend. Watch video recordings of keynote speeches and breakout sessions, and review conference materials at your own pace.

Research Ethics Digest

Research Ethics Digest includes timely and relevant abstracts and articles from scholarly journals, delivered to PRIM&R members every two months via email. Members can gain CE credit by passing the quizzes included with the Research Ethics Digest Self-Study Program.

Regional Connections

The Regional Connections program provides small grants and a how-to kit to PRIM&R members who would like to host a networking or educational event in their region. Apply to the program for assistance with building relationships with other research ethics professionals in your area.

Mentoring Program

PRIM&R's Mentoring Program matches individuals in the early stages of their careers or those facing work-related challenges with experienced professionals who provide ongoing or occasional guidance on a volunteer basis. 

SBER Network

The SBER Network is a PRIM&R membership community open to all members working in social, behavioral, and educational research (SBER). The SBER Network provides an opportunity to connect with peers and discuss the unique aspects and challenges of SBER work.

Certificate Program

PRIM&R members receive complimentary enrollment in the certificate program, which offers two certificates: the Certificate in the Ethical Foundations of Animal Care and Use and the Certificate in the Foundations of Human Subjects Protections. Earning a certificate allows a professional to gain a basic understanding of the field and demonstrate commitment to research ethics.

Workload and Salary Survey Reports

PRIM&R's Workload and Salary Survey results provide important insight into current trends and opportunities in the research oversight field and can give an individual an idea of how their salary, responsibilities, and experiences compare with others. PRIM&R members receive free access to Workload and Salary Survey Reports.

Volunteer Opportunities

Members have exclusive ways to volunteer with PRIM&R, which enable them to connect with others in the research ethics community. One members-only volunteer opportunity is the Blog Squad, through which members receive complimentary access to PRIM&R programs in exchange for writing blog posts about their experiences.

Member Newsletter

Distributed 11 times a year by email, the PRIM&R Member Newsletter serves as an information hub for members. It offers an easy and dependable way of keeping current on important events and ideas in the research ethics world.

Awards

PRIM&R recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of its members with two annual awards, the Arena Legacy Award and the Distinguished Service Award. PRIM&R members are eligible to nominate and be nominated for these awards.