Industry & Nonprofit
CARRA is a research network of over 550 pediatric rheumatologists, other physicians, researchers, and health care professionals. Our mission is to conduct collaborative research to prevent, treat, and cure pediatric rheumatic diseases. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit and a professional research organization.
CARRA Associate Memberships
CARRA now offers Associate Memberships as outlined below. Associate members may attend the CARRA Annual Scientific Meeting but are not permitted to attend the CARRA business meeting.
1. Nonprofit/Government Associate Member (Annual Dues: $100)
View membership benefits HERE.
Includes leaders and/or staff from nonprofit or government organizations who are actively engaged in work related to pediatric rheumatology or a related field. Leaders may be paid or volunteer leaders (such as members of an organization’s Board of Directors or advisory boards).
2. Business and Industry Associate Member (Annual Dues: $300)
Includes individuals from for-profit companies engaged in the sale of health-related products or services, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Employees who lead or are actively engaged in a portfolio relevant to pediatric rheumatology or a closely related field are eligible. Relevant portfolios may include: (1) experimental medicine aimed at efficacy, mechanism of action, pharmacology, and/or safety of therapeutic agents; (2) digital health (e.g., apps, watches, monitoring devices); (3) diagnostics; and (4) device and medical data mining applications.
Must 1) have MD, PhD, or equivalent degree(s), or high-level relevant expertise or ability, 2) provide the name of a CARRA member who supports your application for associate membership, and 3) disclose your affiliation and any potential or real conflicts while participating in CARRA activities.
Apply for Membership
Online Application Requirements
All applicants will be asked to fill out a brief application form to provide their basic contact and demographic information, along with details regarding their experience with CARRA related research. As part of the online application process, all applicants will also be asked to:
- Provide a brief personal statement and describe:
- Your role/experience in pediatric rheumatology research
- Your role (if any) in caring for children with pediatric rheumatic diseases
- How you hope to engage with CARRA as a member
- Attest to the review, understanding and agreement to adhere to the CARRA Code of Ethics, CARRA Publication and Presentation Guidelines and CARRA Data and Sample Sharing Policy. Please review these documents via the links below prior to submitting your application.
Eligibility for membership will be assessed after review of your online application. If you meet the criteria and your membership is approved, you will receive an initial welcome email and be able to join committee and workgroups through your membership portal. Click here to learn more about CARRA’s research and stakeholder committees.
Click the button below to apply for CARRA membership.
Membership Renewal
Each year we ask members to renew their memberships by paying any relevant dues, reviewing and updating their membership profiles. This includes verifying current address(es), committees and workgroups. If your membership expired and you want to rejoin, or if you are unsure of your membership status, email [email protected].
For questions about CARRA membership, please contact Bailey Parker, Membership Manager, at [email protected]