• CRA Membership Request Form

  • Welcome! We’re excited to have you as a member unit of the Computing Research Association (CRA).

    CRA connects organizations across academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector to create a vibrant community of computing research leaders, programs, and resources. Member units gain priority access to high-demand events and initiatives, discounted job postings, enhanced visibility, and curated opportunities to collaborate, connect, and shape the future of the field.

    This brief form will help us determine the appropriate membership type and dues level for your unit. It should only take a few minutes to complete. Once submitted, a member of the CRA membership team will follow up within 2–3 business days with next steps.

    You can review CRA’s membership benefits and dues schedule on our website.

    If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to us at membership@cra.org — we’re here to help.

    Let’s get started.

  • What type of CRA membership are you applying for?*
  • Where is your membership unit located?*

  • Academic Unit

  • What degrees or certifications does your academic unit award? Select all that apply.*

  • Research Funding (U.S. Dollars)

    Please provide your unit’s total external research expenditures, including direct costs and indirect costs (overhead) from government and industry research grants. Exclude internal university funds and education-focused grants. Use the most recent 12-month period available, following your unit’s standard calculation method.

  • Number of Researchers

    Please provide the total number of individuals whose significant duties include computing research. Include unit heads, project leaders, and researchers supported by internal funds or research grants/contracts. Do not include secretaries, business managers, facility managers, or other administrative support staff.

  • Your Contact Information

  • Designated Representative Contact Information

  • Who will be the designated representative for your unit's CRA membership? (e.g., Department Chair, Dean, Lab Director)*

  • 2026 CRA Summit Registration

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