Interested in becoming a member?
The OSU Institute on Aging unites experts from diverse fields to create a unique, multidisciplinary network. Membership is extended to, or requested by, a candidate. Candidates must meet requirements designed to be inclusive and mutually beneficial to the Institute.
Areas of Focus
Members must be participating in the research, clinical care, outreach, or educational missions of the Institute on Aging. Participation should be demonstrated within one of the following areas of focus:
- Basic, translational, clinical or human-centric research
- Education development or oversight
- Philanthropic or business activities related to aging science
- Efforts to improve aging healthcare delivery
Additional Requirements and Membership Review
Members are expected to participate in a minimum number of Institute activities, such as seminars, workshops, committees, advocacy, and outreach events. Critically, members must collaborate for scholarly activity. Membership is reviewed biannually for ongoing participation and activity. Membership of the OSU Institute on Aging is approved by a majority vote of the Institute on Aging Internal Advisory Committee (IAC) and must meet one of the following criteria:
- Serve as a mentor/advisor to at least one aging scientist, physician, or research trainee, ideally demonstrating cross-college involvement
- Serve as an Institute on Aging liaison or acting IAC member
- Contribute to an Institute grant proposal as a principal investigator, co-investigator, collaborator, or advisor
- Collaborate with other Institute on Aging members from different departments or programs as evidenced by co-publications and grants
- Receive external federal, industry, foundation, or philanthropic funding to support aging-related research
- Contribute to the Institute on Aging resource development efforts in business, industry, intellectual property, operational efficiency, education, policy, or community engagement
- Contribute to Institute on Aging curriculum, seminars, and workshops
- Serve as an Institute on Aging consultant for study design, analysis, and regulatory processes
If a member fails to meet the eligibility criteria for two consecutive years and does not provide documentation of valid extenuating circumstances, the IAC may revoke their membership in the Institute on Aging. Once membership is rescinded, the individual will lose access to certain benefits and privileges, including eligibility to apply for seed grants and awards, operational and regulatory support for proposal development, and consulting services. Membership may be reinstated after a minimum of one year of demonstrated compliance with the eligibility criteria and submission of a formal petition to the IAC.