1. How do I learn more about the HIRN Associate Membership?
The policy is available directly on the HIRN website at: https://hirnetwork.org/news/associate_membership

2. Who can apply for this award?
All investigators are welcome to apply as an Associate Member. Applicants must have active funding, project that is of relevance to the HIRN mission, and be willing to actively participate within HIRN.

3. Does the proposal have to be associated with a current HIRN project?
Prior HIRN membership is not required (former HIRN members welcome to apply)

4. How do I submit the final application?
We will be utilizing REDCap for direct application submission. Apply at: https://redcap.link/gh2hu56z

5. How should the budget be submitted?
No additional funds will be provided with HIRN Associate Membership.

6. When is the Final Application Due?
The application must be submitted online by 5:00 pm Pacific on the October 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

7. When will the membership be announced?
After the scientific review has commenced award recipients will be notified via email by December 1, 2025.

8. Are non-US citizens eligible to apply?
There is no citizenship requirement for the applicant.