Membership

Membership Overview

The three categories of Center membership (Full Member, Associate Member and Industry Associate) are described below. In order to apply for membership, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to the BNORC Administrator at donna.gibson@bmc.org.

Membership Policy

Updated May 2012

Full Member

An individual with an academic appointment and either an interest in research in the area of obesity, energy expenditure or nutrition, or current peer reviewed funding in the area of obesity, energy expenditure or nutrition and a published research record.  This individual may:

  • Apply for funds and support fellows in an application for pilot funds;
  • Serve on the Center’s Executive Committee;
  • Use core facilities and technical training;
  • Consult with BNORC Core Directors/co-Directors about projects and research techniques and methodology; and
  • Participate in enrichment activities, including seminars and professional meetings sponsored by BNORC.

Associate Member

An individual who is completing a research fellowship or other training experience in the area of obesity, energy expenditure or nutrition. This category may include BNORC funded pilot and feasibility recipients. This individual may:

  • Apply for funds in an application for pilot funds;
  • Serve on the Center’s Executive Committee as a Pilot & Feasibility representative;
  • Use core facilities and technical training;
  • Consult with BNORC Core Directors/co-Directors about projects and research techniques and methodology; and
  • Participate in enrichment activities, including seminars and professional meetings sponsored by BNORC.

Industry Associate

This individual is involved with research in the area of obesity, energy expenditure or nutrition.  Consult with BNORC Core Directors/co-Directors about projects and research techniques and methodology; and

  • Participate in enrichment activities, including seminars and professional meetings sponsored by BNORC.

* Please note that BNORC membership does not imply endorsement of an individual’s research or other activities. Any BNORC member regardless of category may not use the Center’s name in order to solicit support for his/her work and/or products.  BNORC membership may be listed on your CV as a Professional Affiliation.