RAPS Active Membership

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Dues: $210 to join (1 year)
$370 to join (2 years)

Active Members make up the majority of RAPS. As an active member, you get full voting rights and have opportunities to join committees and groups that at strengthening and improving the regulatory affairs profession. Active members can also be nominated for awards and may apply to be considered for the Board of Directors or become a RAPS Fellow.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Regulatory Exchange

Expand your network and find solutions by collaborating with other RAPS members in this exclusive online community.

Regulatory Focus

An all-digital publication offering in-depth articles with greater access and richer interactivity as well as additional regulatory news and information you need on a daily basis.

Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)

Obtain the only credential for the regulatory professional and receive special member rates on exam costs and prep tools.

Expand Your Knowledge

RAPS Weekly Update

Keep abreast of critical topics in healthcare product regulation, learning events and RAC certification opportunities.

RAPS Online University

Fit professional development into your busy schedule with this state-of-the-art, self-directed online learning system. Members receive special rates.

Resource Library

RAPS Scope of Practice Survey & Compensation Report, white papers on critical regulatory topics, plus other exclusive member content. [RAPS Members Only]

Advance Your Career

Career Tools

RAPS Career Connections gives you access to hundreds of industry job postings.
Professional Development Manager lets you track all your education credits and print your transcript. [RAPS Members Only]

Leadership Opportunities

RAPS committees, chair positions and volunteer groups help shape the profession—Advance your career while contributing your expertise. [RAPS Members Only]

RAPS Meetings and Conferences

Attend RAPS' worldwide meetings, conferences and workshops – Discount member rates at all events.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for RAPS Active Membership, applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

Engaged as a professional working in the regulatory process (as a regulatory professional in industry, government, academic, regulatory consulting, regulatory law).
Engaged as a professional working in related scientific, clinical or engineering areas involved in the health product life cycle (e.g., R&D, preclinical, clinical, manufacturing, QA, QC, clinical care, including researchers, engineers, clinical professionals).
Engaged as a professional managing a health product-related organization.
Engaged as a professional in a scientific, clinical or engineering discipline and seeking to enter the profession at a biomedical, health product-related, academic or clinical organization.

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Discounts and Recognition

Major Discounts

Receive up to a 30% discount in the RAPS Store, plus FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100. Also receive low rates for top publications including International Pharmaceutical Quality (IPQ), Elsevier Business Intelligence and discounts on databases including Tarius and RegLink.

RAPS Chapters and Affiliates

Member rates for local forums in your area. Share experiences, participate in educational forums and develop your network of colleagues. [RAPS Members Only]

RAPS Awards

Each year, RAPS recognizes members who have made significant contributions to regulatory affairs. [RAPS Members Only]

RAPS Fellows

Recognizing senior regulatory professionals, Fellows receive a dignified status and special recognition at RAPS events. [RAPS Members Only]