Becoming a HIC-Vac member at any level is free, and members can apply to move between levels as they gain experience and expertise.
Before applying, please read our terms & conditions and our privacy notice:
Our membership terms and conditions
It's simple to apply for membership; just download and complete the form below, then email it to our to our Network Communications Lead, Emma Smith (e.smith@imperial.ac.uk).
What level of membership is right for me?
The HIC-Vac Network offers three levels of membership, and the following information should help guide what level is appropriate for you:
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Membership level: |
Investigator |
Associate |
Affiliate |
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Who should apply? |
Senior members of the scientific, advocacy or vaccine development community who: - work directly in human infection challenge research - have been awarded their own funding - work independently leading their own research group - will add value to the Network community |
- Early career postdoctoral scientists working on research directly related to human infection challenge. - Postdoctoral researchers working in a field/discipline related to human infection challenge (e.g. vaccinology, ethicists, regulatory experts), who want to form collaborations and gain experience. - Group leaders and postdoctoral researchers working on the development of vaccines for high-impact pathogens, who are interested in our findings. |
Everybody else who is interested in human infection challenge research. |
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Who assesses membership? |
Network Management Board (NMB) |
Organisational group |
Automatically upon application |
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How often? |
Quarterly at next NMB meeting, or exceptionally by NMB Chair’s action. |
Fortnightly |
Automatically upon application |
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What are the benefits? |
- Eligible to apply for pump-priming and training grants. - Invitation to the HIC-Vac Network annual meeting.
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- Eligible to apply for pump-priming and training grants in collaboration with a Network Investigator. - Invitation to the HIC-Vac Network annual meeting. |
Newsletters, twitter updates |
If you have any queries, please send them to our Network Communications Lead, Emma Smith (e.smith@imperial.ac.uk) or the Network Manager, Claire Puddephatt (c.puddephatt@imperial.ac.uk). As a member you will be added to our newsletter subscription list if you consent in the application form; please just let Emma know if you want to unsubscribe at any point.