Becoming a PGFI Member

UPenn and affiliate organization faculty members and research core directors are invited to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the membership committee.

Membership Benefits

• eligibility for internal funding opportunities
• access to genomics research and development core facilities (high-performance computing, cell-based screening and the educational facility)
• discounted pricing for core facilities (bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, microarray, molecular diagnosis and genotyping and proteomics cores)
• ability to sponsor non-PGFI members for their use of PGFI facilities

Expectations

• to serve on committees as needed (e.g., pilot grant evaluations, core facility oversight, faculty searches)
• to participate in PGFI sponsored events (e.g., seminars and retreats)

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing PGFI membership, the following materials are required.

1. NIH-style biosketch, including current grant support. Genomics-related publications and/or grants should be highlighted.
2. PGFI membership application (PDF,DOC), which asks for the following:
   1. contact information
   2. a 2-3 line description of genomics research for posting on the PGFI website
   3. a brief statement generally describing your genomics-related research interests and activities

   Completed forms should be submitted to Joyce Donnelly (joyced@genomics.upenn.edu) in the PGFI Business Office.

   Membership appointments are for three years.