How to Apply

The application process is straightforward and should take no more than one hour to complete. [Membership forms & documents...]

The applicant is responsible for completing the first step of the six step process.

Step 1: Applicant

• Read the Guidelines for Completing an Application for Membership
• Complete and sign your application form, confirming acceptance of Member Responsibilities
• Send the electronic copy of your CFRI web profile to resinfo@cw.bc.ca
• Attach the required supporting documentation (see Application for Membership form)
• Submit your completed application to, and obtain signature from, the Head(s) of your primary research cluster
• If applicable, submit your application to, and obtain signature from, the Head(s) of your secondary research cluster(s)
• Submit your completed application to, and obtain signature from, the Academic Department Head(s)
• For shared membership option: Submit your completed application to, and obtain the additional signature from, the Leader of the partner research institution (see Application for Membership form, page 3)

Step 2: Cluster Head

• Review each application package
• Sign the application form, confirming membership in the Cluster
• Return the signed application package to the membership applicant

Step 3: Academic Department Head

• Review each application package
• Sign the application form, confirming applicant’s eligibility for the category of membership selected
• Return the signed application package to the membership applicant

Step 4 for Shared Membership Option - Partner Research Institution Leader

• Review each application package
• Sign the application form, confirming applicant’s percentage of alignment selected
• Return the signed application package to the membership applicant

Step 5: CFRI’s Deputy Director

• Review each application package
• Consult with the Academic Department Head and/or the Cluster Head and/or Partner Research Institution Leader as needed
• Forward recommendation for acceptance of Application for Membership to the CFRI Board of Directors

Step 6: CFRI Board of Directors

• Approve membership in the Child & Family Research Institute, confirming RI commitment for support

Last updated: 02/03/2012