Membership of the IAHS is open to anyone undertaking applied health services research, irrespective of their place of employment (eg University or NHS).
Many of our members are also members of, or referees for, prestigious grant giving bodies such as the Medical Research Council, Scottish Chief Scientist Office, Health Technology Assessment panels, Wellcome Trust and other major medical charities. They also contribute to policy development bodies, are frequently external examiners or assessors for research and health organizations and are peer reviewers for national and international scientific journals.
How do I Join?
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IAHS members contribute to local, national and international R&D activities in both primary and secondary care sectors. Many researchers are members of, or referees for, prestigious grant giving bodies such as the Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust, Scottish Chief Scientist Office, contribute to policy development bodies and are external examiners or assessors of research organisations and peer reviewers for national and international scientific journals.
Strong collaborations exist with other universities, research institutions, foundations and governments within the UK, Europe, America and more than 12 developing countries. Partnerships also exist with major international and bi-lateral agencies such as
- The European Union (EU)
- The UK Department for International Development (DFID)
- United Nations' Children Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- World Bank
- World Health Organisation (WHO)
- The Population Council (New York)
Industry-related collaborations include research projects, consultancies and membership of scientific advisory bodies.