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 Tom Sullivan.
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 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 (click to expand)
- 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 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.
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.
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.
Student Membership – Undergrad and graduate students interested in musculoskeletal related research and educational programs of the CCMBM are eligible for this membership.