IHMRI Research Network 

The IHMRI Research Network represents a community of academic researchers, clinicians and other professionals with a common interest in advancing health and medical research in the Illawarra region.

The Network provides a structure to facilitate coordination of health and medical research conducted by multiple individuals across multiple organisations. It is modelled on a membership style organisation akin to a professional association. The Network supports sharing of information, connects individuals and organisations around common research interests, and facilitates collaborative research initiatives.

A special launch event for the IHMRI Research Network is being held on Wednesday 9 December 2009. 

Different types of membership of the IHMRI Research Network cater for varying interests and levels of involvement. Membership categories and the benefits of membership are outlined below.

Categories of membership

Associates

Individuals or organisations with an interest in the growth and development of health and medical research in the Illawarra region may join as Associates.  Associates will be those seeking to be kept informed about research in the Illawarra region and wishing to connect with IHMRI and its network.

Members

Individuals actively involved in, or wishing to become actively involved in, health and medical research may join as Members. Members may be academics, clinicians, allied health professionals, managers in health service organisations, or other professionals interested in linking into research discussion groups and collaborative health and medical research initiatives.

Collaborators (national or international)

Individuals who participate with IHMRI members in health and medical research initiatives, but whose primary research affiliation is with another research, academic or industry organisation, may join as Collaborators.

Benefits of membership

There is no fee for membership.

Associates, Members and Collaborators receive:

• the IHMRI e-newsletter (quarterly) and other information and updates
• notice of IHMRI networking functions (quarterly)
• invitations to the IHMRI seminar series (quarterly)
• invitations to visiting researcher seminars (occasional).

Members and Collaborators may also:

• join one or more IHMRI research theme groups
• participate in IHMRI research projects, as appropriate
• participate in IMHRI research theme discussion groups and seminars
• access the IHMRI researchers' online area*
• access online library services (by arrangement through IHMRI and UOW)
• access professional development opportunities (occasional)
• apply for IHMRI grant programs (subject to additional criteria).

*The researchers' online area utilises the latest website technology to enable researchers to interact and access research-specific information and resources.

How to join

Following the launch of the IHMRI Research Network on 9 December 2009, an online membership form will be added to this web site for prospective members to fill in.