Our Members

Researcher members benefit from in-house administrative support for grants and cyclical training to incorporate open data workflows and EDI processes in grant applications. This includes project management, writing support, graphic design, knowledge mobilization, and stakeholder engagement. Members will also benefit from opportunities for collaborative grants, supervision, and publications, as well as expert resources such as data literacy consultation and research data management resources. Members will also have opportunities to showcase their research through knowledge mobilization activities.

Student members benefit from targeted training in data visualization, advanced research methods, knowledge mobilization, and research data management. Students will also benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as the chance to engage in collaborative interdisciplinary research and community partnerships. Finally, student members will have access to grant-writing support and training, knowledge mobilization awards and research infrastructure seed funding to support their work.

There are two categories of membership within the DLRI:

• Primary members: Researchers and scientists with major research activities directed toward the institute
  orientations.
• Associate members: Technical experts, project coordinators, or research associates collaborating with a primary member on research activities or projects.

Membership Application and Renewal

• Primary members must hold a faculty position at a postsecondary institution. The DLRI expects primary members to have a publication record.
  • Primary members should demonstrate an interest in data literacy.
  • Prospective members must be approved during an interview with one of the DLRI directors.
  • At the time of their renewal, members are expected to have published at least one article on one of the five research areas of the Institute.
• Associate members should have a collaborative link with a primary member, but employment details are flexible.
  • Associate members should demonstrate an interest in data literacy.

Members can expect to renew their affiliation every five years. Renewal details will be available at a later date.

To apply for membership, send an email to [email protected]. Make sure to include a short introduction letter (maximum 1 page) and a copy of your academic CV.

Membership Benefits

Primary members:

• can apply for funding for research purposes on behalf of the DLRI (subject to approval by the Research committee).
• have access to research, scholarship and fellowship opportunities for trainees.
• can present their research during one of the member meet-ups, held at least twice yearly.
• are invited to member events (networking, seminars, workshops).
• receive DLRI newsletters, annual reports and email announcements.

Associate Members

• are invited to member events (networking, seminars, workshops).
• receive DLRI newsletters, annual reports and email announcements.