Researchers Membership: Application

The information on this page is currently being updated in line with the new articles of association that were adopted at the AGM on 2 May 2025. If you have any questions, please email coordination@cen.ulaval.ca. Thank you.

Regular and Associate Member

To apply as a regular or associate member, send your application to the CEN coordination (coordination@cen.ulaval.ca).

Step 1: Application Files

Your application should include the following:

  • A cover letter indicating the membership category you are applying for, your motivations for joining CEN, your existing/planned collaborations with CEN members, your supervision of research related to CEN programming, a description of how your research fits into CEN's research areas.
  • A letter of support from a regular CEN member.
  • Your curriculum vitae (no specific format required).
Step 2: Evaluation of your Application
  1. The Scientific Committee first reviews researchers' applications. The Scientific Committee meets at least twice a year.
  2. The successful application and the new member's status are then submitted to all regular members of the Centre for non-decisional consultation and comment.
  3. CEN Management communicates the final decision to the candidate.

Collaborating Member

If you would like to become a collaborating member, please send the following information to the CEN coordination team at coordination@cen.ulaval.ca.

  1. Up-to-date contact and affiliation information
  2. A complete CV indicating a research grant or an individual or team research contract related to the Centre's scientific programme.
  3. Areas and sub-areas of scientific programming in which your research work is involved.
  4. A 100-word paragraph explaining your identifiable and recognised contribution to the CEN.
  5. The regular or associate member(s) with whom you actively collaborate.

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