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