RESEARCH ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Research Associate Membership offers organizations the opportunity to guide and participate in research initiatives, as well as gain access to technical assistance from our faculty and staff. The Cooperative Tree Improvement Program hosts a wide breadth of expertise, and provides access to facilities and resources for conducting robust experiments. Through collaboration among many members, Research Associate Members gain the traction necessary to advance the state of the art in tree breeding and forest genetics. Funds paid by Research Associate Members are primarily used to fund research projects and support graduate students. Minimum annual dues are $7,100.

Research Associate Member benefits include:

• Research and technical assistance from the Program’s faculty and staff

• Guiding research priorities of the Program

• Access to the Program’s semiannual meetings as well as workshops and short courses