Become a Member

Complete our online application below to become a member. Applications are accepted on a monthly rolling basis.

The CCMBM Internal Advisory Committee will review your application and provide status of your membership application within 30 days. Questions may be sent to Mary Tran.

Full/Associate/Affiliate membership requirements (click to expand)

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 2020 NIH template. Find a blank form (here), sample (here) and instructions (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 (click to expand)

Your name, full contact information, and website URL (if you have one)
Current NIH-style biosketch - please use the 2020 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 CCMBM funding and/core support in all publications
Participate in CCMBM activities by using the core facilities, attend technical workshops, seminar series, symposia, retreat, etc.
Complete annual membership survey

Membership Types

The 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 - Full-time 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 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 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 CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
Access to research protocols and speaker presentations on the CCMBM Members Only site
Listing on the CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to CCMBM Listserv
Access to 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, trainees, fellows, and post-doctoral fellows interested in musculoskeletal related research and educational programs of the CCMBM are eligible for this membership.

A 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 CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidised funding and/or access to Core seed funds
Access to speakers of CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
Access to research protocols and speaker presentations on the CCMBM Members Only site
Listing on the CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to CCMBM Listserv
Access to 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 part-time 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 CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
Access to research protocols and speaker presentations on the CCMBM Members Only site
Listing on the CCMBM Membership web page, receipt of CCMBM newsletter, and addition to CCMBM Listserv
Access to 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 CCMBM are eligible for this membership.

Inclusion in the community of musculoskeletal researchers based at UCSF
Use of CCMBM Research Cores at reduced rates due to subsidized funding and/or access to Core seed funds
Eligibility to apply to Junior Investigator grants and CME discounts
Access to speakers of CCMBM activities (visiting professorship series, annual scientific symposium, workshops, etc)
Access to research protocols and speaker presentations on the CCMBM Members Only site
Listing on the CCMBM Membership web page, subscription to CCMBM newsletter and other digital updates, and addition to e-mail distribution list
Access to CCMBM Listserv for seeking guidance and/or collaborative opportunities
Opportunities to collaborate on research activities

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