CITeR Member Agreement and Bylaws
An organization wishing to join CITeR as a fee-paying affiliate and receive full member privileges and benefits must execute a Center Membership Agreement. A link to our template membership agreement is provided for prospective members. This agreement reflects well-established NSF I/UCRC policy with respect to member rights, terms, and IP that has been at the foundation of the I/UCRC Programs long track record of successful centers providing value to their members. CITeR’s Bylaws further expand on operational aspects of member status and the Industry Advisory Board (IAB).
- CITeR Membership Agreement
- CITeR Bylaws
- Non Disclosure Agreement
- Information on Interagency Transfer to NSF (for Government Organizations)
Annual Membership Type Annual Membership Fee Voting Level
Full (Large/Small business, Government organizations) $50,000 per year 50 votes per membership
Associate (Small business) $25,000 per year 25 votes per membership
Adjunct (Small business) $10,000 per year 10 votes per membership
Government organizations can join CITeR by either signing the CITeR Membership Agreement or through an interagency transfer to National Science Foundation (NSF) who then awards it to the university. More details on government membership are provided by NSF here.
Member organizations can choose to exceed the base fee. This is often done by members to both infuse more support into the research portfolio as well as exert more influence in project selection which is done, in part, with a fee weighted process. Per the Membership Agreement, fees can be billed annually, semiannually, or quarterly.
Considering Membership ?
If your organization is seriously considering membership and would like to see the CITeR affiliates and faculty at work, please contact us to discuss attending a semiannual Program Review as our guest. Prior approval is required, attendance is limited to one meeting and does not include the Affiliate Advisory Board Meeting. Execution of our Non-Disclosure Agreement is required.
For more information, please contact Laura Holsopple, Managing Director.