About

Get Involved

The Clinical Research Forum is an organizational membership association. Academic health centers, NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions, research organizations and corporate partners may join at the institutional level, allowing multiple senior representatives to participate under a single membership.

Members engage directly with national leaders in clinical and translational research through programs, policy discussions and collaborative initiatives that strengthen the U.S. research ecosystem.

Be Part of a Collective Voice for Change

Organizational membership is designed for institutions that lead or support clinical and translational research, including:

Academic health centers and medical schools
National NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs
Research-intensive universities and health systems
Corporate partners in biopharmaceuticals, information technology and research infrastructure

Institutions join to access national research leadership networks, stay informed about federal policy and NIH funding developments and participate at the highest levels in discussions that shape national clinical research priorities.

Membership Benefits

Exclusive Leadership Convenings and Year‑Round Networking

Member institutions gain access to year‑round opportunities to engage with senior leaders across academic research, biopharmaceutical organizations, information technology companies, government agencies and nonprofit partners. These forums provide structured environments for discussing major scientific, operational and policy issues affecting the national clinical research enterprise.

Additional Benefits

Federal policy and funding updates, including routine NIH‑focused briefings and newsletters
Peer collaboration across institutions to exchange best practices and address shared challenges
Participation in committees and task forces on strategic research topics
Engagement with the Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards

Discounted registration for Clinical Research Forum events, including the annual Translational Science meeting.

Join the Clinical Research Forum

Institutions interested in membership may contact the Clinical Research Forum to request details or begin the membership process.

Academic Health Center Membership — $9,500 annually
Corporate Partner Membership — $10,000 annually

Become a Member

For more information, please contact the Clinical Research Forum office.