Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI) Membership
BHCRI welcomes individuals across Atlantic Canada with a demonstrated interest in cancer research. This includes researchers, clinical care providers, trainees, support organization staff, or anyone committed to advancing BHCRI’s mission.
Our Mission
“As an Atlantic Canadian organization with a multidisciplinary and diverse membership of cancer researchers, continuing to build a strong network and provide collaboration opportunities are key to BHCRI’s success.” – BHCRI Strategic Plan
BHCRI’s is pleased to introduce an updated membership structure, effective January 2026. Below is an overview of BHCRI’s membership categories, annual fees, and the benefits associated with each.
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BHCRI Membership Categories & Annual Fees
| Membership category | Annual fee* | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $0 | Undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral fellow, research associate or medical trainee with a research focus on cancer. |
| Patient partner | $0 | Person with lived experience contributing to the patient partners program or serving on a BHCRI committee |
| Faculty memberships | ||
| Affiliate member | $0 | Faculty, clinical staff, non-trainee research staff with a research focus on cancer. |
| Scientist | $150 | Faculty, clinical staff, non-trainee research staff with a research focus on cancer. |
| Senior Scientist | $300 | Faculty, clinical staff, non-trainee research staff with a research focus on cancer. Membership is discounted to $150 for membership on at least one committee per year. |
BHCRI Membership Benefits & Eligibility
| Benefit / Eligibility | Trainee | Patient Partner | Affiliate Member | Scientist | Senior Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation in CRTP Program | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation in WIP Program | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Conference Registration Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $300** |
| Workshop Tuition Relief | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligibility to Invite Speakers / Host ILS | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligibility to Serve on BHCRI Committees | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligibility for Funding* | ✓† | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Featured Profile on bhcri.ca | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
* Funding eligibility varies by membership category
** Senior Scientists are eligible for a discounted $150 renewal rate upon completion of service on a BHCRI committee or volunteer participation at BHCRI events.
† Trainees are eligible for CRTP-specific funding, including awards, travel support, and occasional professional development funding
A link to the new membership portal will be provided once it becomes available.