Affiliate Network

Mi-SHARC Affiliates are part of a growing community of researchers, clinicians, trainees, and partners committed to advancing sensory health and aging research through collaboration. As an affiliate, you'll gain access to networking opportunities, educational events, research resources, funding announcements, and a multidisciplinary community working to accelerate discovery and improve the lives of older adults. Whether you're actively conducting research or simply interested in contributing to this evolving field, we welcome you to join us.

Become a Mi-SHARC Affiliate

Mi-SHARC Affiliates are faculty, staff, trainees, clinicians, community partners, and other professionals who share an interest in advancing sensory health and aging research. Our affiliate network brings together diverse expertise to foster collaboration, accelerate discovery, and translate research into meaningful improvements in health and aging.

Download the Mi-SHARC Affiliate Program Two-pager here.

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Affiliate Program Framework

Purpose

Mi-SHARC Affiliates are members of an interdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing research, education, and knowledge translation in sensory health and aging. Together, we foster collaboration, share expertise, and accelerate discoveries that improve the lives of older adults.

What Affiliates Can Expect

As a Mi-SHARC Affiliate, you will have opportunities to:

Build interdisciplinary research collaborations
Stay informed about funding, events, and educational opportunities
Participate in seminars, workshops, and networking activities
Access shared resources and research tools, including statistical support
Compete for pilot grant funding
Contribute to initiatives that advance sensory health and aging

Affiliate Engagement

Affiliate membership is flexible, with opportunities to engage in ways that best fit your interests and availability. Affiliates may:

Attend Mi-SHARC events and meetings
Join collaborative research and grant development efforts
Participate in working groups or educational activities
Share research, publications, and opportunities with the network
Mentor or connect with students and early-career investigators

Staying Connected

Affiliates will be included in a network directory on the Mi-SHARC website, linking each affiliate to their Michigan Expert profile. We ask affiliates to add their sensory health and aging research interests, expertise to their Michigan Experts profile so Mi-SHARC can facilitate meaningful collaborations and networking opportunities.

Our Shared Committment

As members of the Mi-SHARC community, affiliates strive to:

Foster collaboration across disciplines and organizations
Welcome diverse perspectives and expertise
Share knowledge openly and respectfully
Support researchers at all career stages
Translate research into meaningful impact for older adults and society

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