Become a Member

Receive recognition for your qualifications and experience in clinical research by becoming a member of The Institute of Clinical Research.

Membership Structure

• Affiliate
• Registered (RICR)
• Professional (MICR)
• Fellow (FICR)
• Honorary Fellow (HonFICR)

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Member's Benefits

• Membership to ICR is personal to you and completely portable even if your employer reimburses your subscription

• Receive CRfocus (the monthly ICR journal) with news, views, in-depth articles and advertisements for clinical research jobs

• Discounted rates for training and conference attendance

• Free entry to networking forums and seminars on a variety of relevant topics

• Exclusive access to a wealth of clinical research reference sources on the web site

• Flexible training and education options, including open and in-house training courses, eLearning and distance learning

• Designatory letters RICR, MICR, FICR and membership certificate

• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development, with support to record and get credit for your progess

•  Discounted professional indemnity and errors and omissions insurance for Freelance members.  Click here for more information.

Membership Fees 2008

2008 membership subscription fees are:

• Affiliate - £37.00/€52.00
• Registered (RICR) - £62.00/€87.00
• Professional (MICR) - £74.00/€104.00
• Fellow  (FICR) - £99.00/€139.00
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  • A £10.00/€15.00 discount is available to all members that work for the health service or an academic institution (please deduct this amount from the relevant membership fee)

Continuous Professional Development

Get information on our CPD scheme and forms by clicking here.

Data Protection

ICR is committed towards the UK Data Protection Act 1998. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. To read our policy on Data Protection see our

Privacy Policy. 

Tax Relief (UK members)

Tax relief, if applicable, can now be claimed on your subscription as we have been accepted as an approved body by the Inland Revenue (under Section 201 Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988).

Change of Address

ICR is keen to support the professional development of its members wherever they are. For you to receive all the benefits membership entitles you to, we must have your current contact details. If you change your surname, move house, join a new company, change your phone number or email address, please send your new details in writing as soon as you can to the Membership Administrator. Post, fax or email your new details to the Membership Department or, alternatively, change your own details online.