Become a Member

The Owerko Centre invites applications from researchers involved in neurodevelopmental disorders and child mental health. Please see below for requirements and contact information.

Interested in becoming a member of the Owerko Centre? Email us

Membership Criteria

  • Member of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) 
    • ACHRI Membership Application Form and Process can be found here
  • Academic appointment at University of Calgary
  • Active participant in research, teaching, and/or service in neurodevelopment or related child mental health

Benefits in addition to ACHRI membership Benefits

  • Exclusive notifications about Owerko Centre funding opportunities, events, and initiatives
  • Increased visibility provided by our Centre and through the inclusion of your UCalgary academic profile in our member directory
  • Promotion of your current research studies on our webpage.
  • Exclusive access to Owerko Centre funding, education, and events to member's trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and medical students; and research staff  

Responsibilities:

  • Evidence of ongoing scholarly contributions to neurodevelopment and child mental health
  • Acknowledgement of Owerko Centre affiliation on all publications, presentations and posters
  • Commitment to actively contribute to Owerko Centre success via one or more of the following:
    • Internal review of member or trainee grants
    • Mentorship for fellow members
    • Service on Owerko Centre committees and/or leadership roles 
    • Assistance with Owerko Centre research, education and community events
  • Reporting on activities when requested

By registering as an Owerko member via this form, you consent to receive electronic messages from the Owerko Centre for Neurodevelopment and Child Mental Health and The Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) including event invitations, funding and education opportunities, newsletters, surveys, and other notifications. The Owerko Centre and ACHRI agree to use it according to the University of Calgary’s Digital Privacy Statement.