Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a member?
Joining the Network is as easy as filling out and submitting the form on the Membership page.
Is there a Membership Fee?
Membership is free.
What can BCNAR do for me? (Please note that although these are still our goals, and some of these are current, others are on hold while BCNAR looks for funding.)
- Provide seed money for research proposal development
- Facilitate proposal development
- Facilitate leverage of new research monies
- Write letters of support for research proposals
- Support establishment of new thematic research clusters
- Provide access to our email list-serve of BC researchers in aging
- Provide searchable database of publications authored by BC researchers
- Increase access to data sources (e.g. BC Linked database)
- Support regional workshops, conferences and symposia
- Disseminate and translate knowledge
- Connect researchers from universities, government, community and private sectors
- Expand health and aging research capacity in BC
- Maintain an informative website
- Post job advertisements and volunteer opportunities
What can I do for BCNAR?
- Inform us about established and new and emerging research networks in BC
- Inform us about collaborative research proposals in aging for which we can provide support and assistance
- Send your CV or lists of your publications and research interests for inclusion in our searchable data bases
- Inform us about upcoming workshops, conferences and training opportunities
- Attend relevant workshops and conferences
- Recommend membership to colleagues and students
- Share ideas for improving the network
Who should join?
Members of BC's research community conducting aging-related health research, new investigators or students in this area as well as persons and agencies who use this research.
How can I find researchers working in a particular part of the Province?
Send an email to BCNAR and specify what kind of researcher you're looking for and in which Health Region.