Become a MSSU Scientist

We welcome the involvement of researchers in the Maritimes who have an interest in patient-oriented research and evidence implementation to apply for scientific membership with the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit. 

Membership benefits & opportunities

• MSSU scientists can supervise MSSU-funded trainees
• Access to MSSU trainee support funding
• Discounted rates on data access
• Can serve on MSSU committees and cross-provincial collaborative projects
• Network with decision-makers and other Maritime researchers
• Access to MSSU Scientist Update newsletter featuring new publications

You do not have to be a university researcher to become a member

If you have research responsibilities at an affiliated hospital (such as an administrator at a health authority), you can apply for membership. There are two types of membership:

MSSU Associate Scientists (university). Applicants must:

• Hold an academic appointment* at a university/affiliated research institution, or an appointment with research responsibilities at an affiliated hospital/research centre/institute in the Maritimes
• Be eligible to independently hold grants and supervise trainees
• Be engaged in patient-oriented, evidence implementation research
• Show commitment to the research goals of MSSU

MSSU Affiliate Scientist (non-university) is a more flexible option designed for individuals who do not hold an academic appointment. Applicants must be engaged in patient-oriented, evidence implementation research, and may be:

• An affiliated member of a university/affiliated research institution, hospital/research centre/institute in the Maritimes, for example instructors, adjunct or emeritus faculty, OR
• An administrator at a provincial, national, or international, government or non-governmental, organization, OR
• A resident, postdoctoral fellow, or other senior trainee.