BECOME A MEMBER
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REPAR is comprised of full researchers, emerging researchers, collaborators, students and partner members, who work in the field of rehabilitation in Quebec.
REPAR abides by the Fonds de recherche santé Québec’s (FRQS) definition of an independent researcher predominantly working in the field of rehabilitation. Membership applications of full and emerging researchers are reviewed by the Scientific Council (SC) for possible recommendation to the Board of Directors. The collaborator and student applications are reviewed by the Coordination Board and the partner applications are approved by the Board of Directors.
PRIVILEGES
- Full Researchers have voting privileges as part of the General Assembly and choose to participate predominately in activities that pertain to one research theme. They have privileges; depending on availability, they have access to REPAR subsidies and scholarships. They have access to the program of activities offered by REPAR.
- Emerging Researchers also have voting privileges as part of the General Assembly and choose to participate predominately in activities that pertain to one research theme. Similar to full researchers, they have access to REPAR’s program of activities. They may have preferred access to specific REPAR funding programs.
- Collaborating members can participate in the General Assembly but do not have any voting rights. They choose to participate in activities that pertain to one research theme and only have access to grant programs as co-researchers in collaboration with a full or emerging researcher, unless otherwise specifically noted in the request for proposal. Associate researchers cannot supervise student grant program candidates.
- Student Members can participate in the General Assembly but do not have voting rights. They may choose to participate in activities that pertain to one research theme. They have access to support programs or scholarships. Their names are listed on the website under the “Student members” heading.
- Partner members can participate in the General Assembly but do not have voting rights.
- All REPAR members, regardless of their status, receive all REPAR communications and have access to the REPAR website.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to maintain their membership in the network, full and emerging researchers must:
- Annually, provide information on their scientific findings resulting from REPAR funding.
- Recognize REPAR’s financial contribution in any resulting scientific findings or products.
- As required, participate in the scientific evaluation of REPAR grant applications.
- Perform research related to at least one (1) REPAR strategic group.
- Lend their support to various committees and development of REPAR.
- Participate in REPAR General Assemblies.
Collaborating and student members must:
- Provide information on their scientific findings resulting from REPAR funding.
- Recognize REPAR’s financial contribution in any resulting scientific findings or products.
- Participate in REPAR development activities.
- Participate in REPAR General Assemblies.
Regardless of their status, members who perform research activities commit to:
- Respecting their responsibilities as described in the general rules of the three funds, the policy involving access to published research results, and all conditions and requirements described in the thematic research network program.
- Respecting the ethics and scientific integrity standards as defined in the FRQS’ Standards for Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity.
The absence of any scientific activity or participation in normal network activities (contribution to a strategic group, attendance at a general assembly, etc.) for a period of two (2) years may result in loss of membership in REPAR.
STATUS
Full Researchers
Holders of a doctoral (or equivalent) degree who are professors or researchers associated with a university or college, or who are full researchers in a health and social services institution in the province of Quebec are eligible to become full researchers.
The status of full researcher is also open to PhDs who are researchers in a Quebec university or health and social services institution leading to a professorship in a Quebec University.
Emerging Researchers
A holder of a doctoral degree, occupying a university position in Quebec or in a Quebec research center, who has been granted research funds or who has published works, is eligible to become an emerging researcher. This status is valid for two years. After this period, emerging researchers are required to apply for a change of status in order to become a full researcher, an associate researcher or a clinician of the REPAR.
A researcher may become an emerging member by applying in writing to REPAR’s Scientific Director, outlining his/her interest in rehabilitation research in a cover letter and submitting his/her curriculum vitae for review. Membership applications are reviewed by the Scientific Council for possible recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Collaborators:
Any person who actively participates in the development of research or knowledge transfer with a full or emerging REPAR researcher qualifies as a collaborator. An application must be supported by the research member.
A collaborator may be:
- A clinician: a rehabilitation professional whose main activity is to provide rehabilitation services to clients.
- A manager: a person whose principal activity is to supervise rehabilitation services or related activities.
- A research professional: a professional whose disciplinary, technical or professional contribution is linked to research activity carried out by a REPAR researcher.
- A researcher who is either not a member of or is non-admissible to REPAR: a researcher whose main research activity is not in rehabilitation.
- A retired researcher who, despite no longer holding a professorship, continues to perform research activities in collaboration with one or more network research members.
Student Members
Students (Master’s degree, doctoral students or postdoctoral trainees) enrolled in a program directed by a REPAR researcher are eligible to become student members of the network. Students must hold REPAR student status and be in good standing to be eligible for the network’s grant program. Students must register at the beginning of each year and specify the researcher who is mentoring them. The application must be supported by the research member directing the student’s work.
Partners
Any person, whether representing an organization or not, interested in the network’s activities (e.g. monitoring, rehabilitation, knowledge transfer) who does not actively participate in a research member’s project. The application must be supported by the REPAR director.