Become a Team Science Member

Criteria for Becoming a Team Science member

• Demonstrated research in human genetics.
  
  • PI or collaborator on active research grant with primary faculty or participation in HIHG education and outreach programs.
    
• Agreement to fulfill the responsibilities of membership.
  
• Initial membership appointments will be for three years and will be contingent upon successful completion of an annual review process.
  
• Must be faculty. 

Responsibilities of Membership

All HIHG members are expected to contribute to the mission and growth of the HIHG through support of HIHG activities. The responsibilities of members include:

• Willingness to work collaboratively with other scientists and clinical researchers on problems related to human genetics.
  
• Active participation in activities including research programs and disease-oriented working groups.
  
• Attendance at scheduled functions of HIHG (egs. Invited speakers, scientific meetings)
  
• Active participation in community education and visibility raising efforts, including appropriate symposia and educational outreach.
  
• Where applicable, willingness to provide mentoring to junior faculty and other members.
  
• All members will be responsible for providing information updates as required and must be willing to share this information for the purpose of reporting requirements.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for Team Science membership:

1. Nomination by a Primary member
   
2. Complete HIHG Membership Application and submit with NIH biosketch
   
3. Willing, if asked, to present at DHG/HIHG invited speaker series

Application/nomination will be reviewed by the HIHG Executive Committee, chaired by the HIHG Director. Membership is awarded for an initial period of three years. The Committee will meet yearly to review the entire HIHG membership roster, to make sure that it reflects the mission of the HIHG.