Privileges of Membership

Masonic Cancer Center members, in addition to the ability to use shared resources, may be eligible to: 

• Receive an allocation of Masonic Cancer Center coordinated space to conduct research, education or patient care. 
• Obtain core grant funds. 
• Obtain private Masonic Cancer Center funds for cancer research and/or patient care activities.

Responsibilities of Membership

• Work with other members of the Masonic Cancer Center to develop and participate in research, education and clinical and service programs.
• Acknowledge Masonic Cancer Center membership in cancer-related publications and presentations.
• Notify Masonic Cancer Center Administration of cancer-related intramural proposals and/or extramural grant applications in which the member is or plans to be involved.
• Obtain approval of Masonic Cancer Center administrative offices prior to use of Masonic Cancer Center Resources.
• Provide information required for NCI Cancer Center Support Grant reporting.
• Participate in private fundraising activities.

Criteria for Membership

• A member has faculty rank at the University of Minnesota (Assistant Professor or above on the tenure or non-tenure track), has a commitment to cancer research, and has published peer-reviewed cancer-related research.
• An adjunct member is an investigator from outside the University of Minnesota who has an ongoing affiliation with a program of the Masonic Cancer Center and who collaborates in Masonic Cancer Center research.
• An affiliate is a member of the University of Minnesota faculty or staff who contributes to the overall mission of the Masonic Cancer Center in the areas of research, education, patient care and/or community outreach.

Procedure for Application

Individuals may apply for membership through submission of the Masonic Cancer Center Application for Membership (MS Word doc).

• The applicant will include a statement to the Masonic Cancer Center Directors regarding his/her primary/other area of interest in cancer.
• If all criteria are met, the candidate will be appointed by the Masonic Cancer Center Directors to the appropriate membership category and program area.

Review for Continued Membership

All members are reviewed by the Masonic Cancer Center Directors every three to five years for continued membership. Generally, membership is maintained unless there is a major change in career or research activities or appointment with the University of Minnesota has terminated. If upon review the Cancer Center Directors consider a member no longer meets the criteria for active membership, he/she will be contacted to discuss appropriateness of continued membership.