Membership Categories
The purpose and mission of the Boston Area NORC is to catalyze and galvanize research in obesity, nutrition, and metabolism.
Applications for membership can be self-initiated or proposed by any existing Boston Area NORC member and will be discussed and considered by the Boston Area NORC Program Directors. The Boston Area NORC membership is reviewed and updated annually by the Program Directors. The removal of members that no longer fit the criteria of membership is up to the discretion of the Program Directors.
The category of Full Member of the Boston Area NORC is reserved for researchers with a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and NIH or other federal funding for obesity and/or nutrition research. Individuals who believe they fulfill this requirement should apply to become a member. We encourage new investigators in many different medical and scientific fields, such as biomedicine, who may fruitfully apply their knowledge and/or technical expertise to the nutrition and obesity fields to join.
For more information about becoming a member or associate member of the Boston Area NORC, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our staff.
We welcome anyone interested in the Boston Area NORC to subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter and attend our free annual symposia.
Membership Benefits
- Newsletter, Center announcements and other information
- Invitations to Annual Symposia and other Boston Area NORC events
- Eligibility for Event Sponsorship
- Expert consultation, mentorship, grant review
- Opportunities for collaboration on projects & publications
- Use of Core Services
- Statistical Consultation
- Visibility, including opportunities to be featured in newsletter and website
- Opportunities for networking with other associate members