Joining

The benefits of joining ISARIC

By joining ISARIC, your network will gain access to a range of opportunities and support services, including:

  • Participation in ISARIC-led research studies
  • The ability to propose new studies to be conducted through the federation
  • Access to the services and expertise of the Global Support Centre
  • The opportunity to nominate individuals for ISARIC training programmes
  • The option to host ISARIC training fellows.

 

Upon joining ISARIC, each member network is required to appoint a Member Representative to serve as the primary liaison with the ISARIC Global Support Centre (GSC). This individual plays a key role in facilitating communication and ensuring active participation of their network in ISARIC initiatives and activities.

    How to join

    We invite clinical research networks working on epidemic-prone infectious diseases to join ISARIC via the Online membership form.

    Our Executive Board will consider applications with the following criteria:

    • Led by clinical scientists (not necessarily doctors)
    • Active in patient-based research in epidemic-prone infectious diseases
    • Consists of, or have direct access to, three or more clinical research sites

    Desirable criteria

    • A willingness to offer opportunities to ISARIC Career Development Fellows
    • A willingness to provide mentorship and support training activities
    • A willingness to release staff to support outbreak research activities