Join the ABR Community
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN ABR?
ABR is an official 501c3 organization. If you identify as Black and are interested in research, this organization is for you. You do not have to navigate your research journey alone.
*ABR IS ON SABBATICAL UNTIL SPRING 2024! PLEASE JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST ON THE HOMEPAGE TO BE NOTIFIED OF WHEN MEMBERSHIP WILL REOPEN.*
Community
For Support
Are you a student interested in learning more about research? Are you a research assistant or coordinator who would like more professional development opportunities? Are you a senior investigator who wants to build partnerships with other Black researchers or community organizations? ABR has something for all disciplines, educational and career levels.
Information
For Access
Have you learned of something that changed your educational or career trajectory by coincidence? As an ABR member, we will share everything we know with you, so you will not have to worry about missing out.
Opportunities
For Growth
How can we advance if we are historically excluded from conversations about opportunities? As an ABR member, we regularly update and connect you with resources to support your professional development.
Advocacy
For Awareness
ABR will do our due diligence to highlight the work of our members and advocate for seats at decision-making tables. We are ready and willing to have conversations to dismantle institutional racism that Black Researchers experience daily.
AS AN ABR MEMBER...
You will become involved in a community that will expand your network.
ABR aims to:
Create a multidisciplinary community for Black Researchers
Increase knowledge in all areas of research
Amplify the voice of the Black Researcher
Improve research collaboration and networking
Increase professional development opportunities
Support Black researchers throughout their journey
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES...
Professional Development
Attend monthly seminars and trainings about various research topics.
Membership and Community Organization Directory
Access a directory of researchers and community organizations who are ready to collaborate.
National Black Researchers Week
Showcase your research and network with the ABR community.
A Semiannual Journal Club
Discuss articles that cover topics relevant to your discipline.
Quarterly Networking Sessions
Members are given the freedom to use these sessions as they wish, e.g. network with others, practice presentations, engage in conversations about being Black in the research field, etc.
Job and Training Opportunities
Receive regular email notifications about relevant research-related career and training opportunities.
Monthly Newsletter
Receive a monthly snapshot of all things ABR.
Join a Private LinkedIn Community Group
Connect, ask questions, and share your expertise with other ABR members.
Discounts on products and services
Receive a discount on ABR merchandise plus more.
READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?
*ABR IS ON SABBATICAL UNTIL SPRING 2024! PLEASE JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST ON THE HOMEPAGE TO BE NOTIFIED OF WHEN MEMBERSHIP WILL REOPEN.*
All paid members have access to the benefits described above for one year.
If you are not quite ready to make a financial commitment, you can take advantage of our FREE membership tier for ABR Supporters by subscribing to our email list (once you click the link, scroll to the bottom of the page). ABR supporters have access to quarterly professional development sessions and our monthly newsletter.
*International rates available (for details, email community@blackresearchers.org)
INSTITUTIONS
We have membership packages available for multiple students. Contact us for more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So we will not have to rely solely on grant funding and donations to sustain the organization, membership fees cover ABR's operating costs and fees to compensate professional development presenters.
No. Professional and Student members will receive two reminders prior to their membership expiration date.
No, the membership fee is non-refundable.
No. Currently, ABR initiatives are structured around U.S. research protocols. ABR will rely on input from international researchers to help develop targeted and relevant initiatives.
If you are an international professional or student, email community@blackresearchers.org for more information about your registration.
Engage, engage, engage! There is power in connection and collaboration. There will be several opportunities for members to engage.
Once a member or community organization consents to be added to the directory, members will have access to a membership list with contact information for members and community organizations that are interested in collaborating.
If your community organization would like to be added to the list, complete the form here.
ABR accepts the following volunteers:
If you are a student who is interested in completing an internship with ABR, send an email to community@blackresearchers.org
Send an email to opportunities@blackresearchers.org
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