Become a member

Preferential access

Join a diverse, inclusive, and active community of people engaged in the science and practice of patient-oriented research.

Multiple benefits

Why become a member?

Members will be able to apply to specific patient-oriented research capacity development programs offered in collaboration with our partners, including awards, fellowships, and mentorship programs. A dedicated virtual space for members to network, share, and collaborate will also be available.

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A diverse community

Who can become a member?

  • Patients and their loved ones, caregivers, and citizens who want to learn about patient-oriented research and how to use their experiences to improve healthcare by partnering with a research team;
  • Researchers who want to apply patient-oriented research principles to their research program and share their vision with the research community;
  • Trainees (graduate students, clinical and postdoctoral fellows) who want to improve their understanding of patient-oriented research and their competencies associated with its practice through funding pathways and mentorship opportunities.
  • Clinicians and health and social service professionals who want to generate and apply knowledge to improve health outcomes;
  • Healthcare administrators and policymakers who want to use the best, patient-centered, research findings to make informed decisions;
  • Academic leaders who want to create innovative environments to facilitate the application of research to real-world problems.

Membership is free.

Application form

Application form

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