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?
- 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.