Complete our online application below to become a member. Applications are accepted on a monthly rolling basis.
The Internal Advisory Committee will review your application and provide status of your membership application within 30 days. Questions may be sent to Tom Sullivan.
Full/Associate/Affiliate membership requirements
- Your name, full contact information, and website URL (if you have one)
- Keywords that describe your research area
- Current NIH-style biosketch - please use the 2022 NIH template (FORMS-H). Find a blank form (here) and instructions (here). Find the non-fellowship biosketch sample (here) and postdoctoral sample (here).
- Statement of interest - short note about ways you would like to be involved in our Center and/or suggestions for activities
- Please indicate whether you are an Early Stage Investigator or Junior Investigator, and which membership category you are interested in joining - Full, Associate, Affiliate.
Student membership requirements
- Your name, full contact information, and website URL (if you have one)
- Current NIH-style biosketch - please use the 2022 NIH template. Find a blank form (here), sample (here) and instructions (here).
- Statement of interest - a short note about how you would like to be involved in our Center and/or how membership will be of benefit to you
- Mentor name, title, and contact information (address, phone, email)
Membership Obligations
- Acknowledge the MSK Center CCMBM funding and/core support in all publications
- Participate in MSK Center CCMBM activities by using the core facilities, attend technical workshops, seminar series, symposia, retreat, etc.
- Complete annual membership survey
Membership Types
The MSK Center CCMBM membership will include UCSF investigators who engage in research relevant to musculoskeletal biology or disease and will mirror the multi-campus community at UCSF.
Full Membership - UCSF faculty (Ladder rank, in residence, Clin X, HS Clin, or Adjunct) or UCSF Professional Researchers participating in research, education and/or clinical care related to musculoskeletal research are eligible for this membership category.
A MSK Center CCMBM Early Stage Investigator is a Program Director/ Principal Investigator (PD/PI) who has completed his or her terminal research degree or medical residency—whichever date is later—within the past 10 years. This subcategory of Full Members includes Assistant Professors and Professional Researchers.
The benefits of full membership include:
- Inclusion in the community of musculoskeletal researchers based at UCSF
- Use of MSK Center CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidised funding and/or access to Core seed funds
- Eligibility to apply for Pilot and Feasibility Project, and Tools and Technology Grants
- Eligibility for the grants and specific aims reviews
- Access to speakers of MSK Center CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
- Listing on the MSK Center CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to MSK Center CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv
- Access to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv for seeking guidance and/or collaborative opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate on research activities
- Use of Center association in grant applications, when it is advantageous to do so
Associate Membership - Research staff, specialists, instructors, fellows, and post-doctoral fellows interested in musculoskeletal related research and educational programs of the MSK Center CCMBM are eligible for this membership.
A MSK Center CCMBM Junior Investigator is an Associate member who is a postdoctoral scholar/fellow or resident. Student Members would also be included as Junior Investigators.
The benefits of associate membership include:
- Inclusion in the community of musculoskeletal researchers based at UCSF
- Use of MSK Center CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidised funding and/or access to Core seed funds
- Access to speakers of MSK Center CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
- Listing on the MSK Center CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to MSK Center CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv
- Access to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv for seeking guidance or collaborative opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate on research activities
- Eligibility to apply to Core Voucher program, Tools and Technology grant, specific aims and grants reviews
- Use of Center association in grant applications, when it is advantageous to do so
Affiliate Membership - Faculty members outside of UCSF, but located in the surrounding area, or faculty members who have an affiliated appointment with UCSF are eligible for this membership.
The benefits of affiliate membership include:
- Inclusion in the community of musculoskeletal researchers based at UCSF
- Access to speakers of MSK Center CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
- Access to research protocols and speaker presentations
- Use of MSK Center CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidized funding
- Eligibility to apply for Tools and Technology Grants
- Listing on the MSK Center CCMBM Membership web page, receipt of MSK Center CCMBM newsletter, and addition to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv
- Access to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv for seeking guidance or collaborative opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate on research activities
- Use of Center association in grant applications, when it is advantageous to do so
- Opportunities to collaborate and network with junior investigators
Student Membership – Undergrad and graduate students interested in musculoskeletal related research and educational programs of the MSK Center CCMBM are eligible for this membership.
A MSK Center CCMBM Junior Investigator is an Associate member who is a postdoctoral scholar/fellow or resident. Student Members would also be included as Junior Investigators.
The benefits of student membership include:
- Inclusion in the community of musculoskeletal researchers based at UCSF
- Use of MSK Center CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidized funding and/or access to Core seed funds
- Eligibility to apply to Junior Investigator grants, CME discounts, specific aims and grants reviews
- Access to speakers of MSK Center CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
- Access to research protocols and speaker presentations
- Listing on the MSK Center CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to MSK Center CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to e-mail distribution list
- Access to MSK Center CCMBM Listserv for seeking guidance and/or collaborative opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate on research activities