Network Membership
Membership of the AfriBCD Network offers a flexible way to stay connected with the network and engage according to your interests and availability. There is no expectation to be constantly involved - members can participate as much or as little as they wish.
As a member, you will receive invitations to AfriBCD events and regular updates about opportunities, resources and activities through our mailing list. You can also choose to be featured on the AfriBCD website, making it easier for other members to discover your work and connect with you.
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Joining is free and easy. Simply complete the membership form in your preferred language by clicking on one of the links below:
Join the Network – English
Rejoindre le réseau – Français
Once you have completed the form, you will be added to the AfriBCD mailing list and will begin receiving network updates.
Join the AfriBCD Network
Who can join:
Anyone interested in the work of AfriBCD is welcome to join. You do not need to be a researcher or currently working in neurodevelopmental or cognitive research to become a member.
We welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and career stages, including researchers, students, clinicians, practitioners, educators, policy professionals, third-sector organisations and members of the public. Whether you are working in the field, supporting children and families, developing policy and practice, or simply interested in learning more, you are welcome to join the network.
Members have access to:
As an AfriBCD member, you have access to a range of activities, opportunities and resources through the network. These include:
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Members receive invitations to AfriBCD events, including research talks, workshops and other network activities. These provide opportunities to hear about research from across the field, share your own work and connect with other members.
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We regularly share relevant opportunities through the AfriBCD mailing list, including funding, fellowships, conferences, training, calls for abstracts, research opportunities and other career and professional development opportunities.
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Members can choose to be featured on our website's Members page. A member profile provides an opportunity to share information about your work and interests and to help others in the network find potential collaborators and connections.
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We share useful resources with members through the network and website, including information about funding, research methods and measures, open science and data sharing, training and other topics relevant to research in Africa.
What made you decide to join the AfriBCD CoP?
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“Connecting with like minded people and the possibility of working together in multi-site studies. This could act as a problem solving space and a research stimulation and idea generation platform. Also, the possibility of applying for grants with other members with stronger research environments is attractive.”
“I joined AfriBCD CoP to leverage its role as a knowledge-sharing hub and networking platform for researchers. The CoP offers unique opportunities for collaboration, facilitating interdisciplinary cross-cultural research and the exchange of ideas and expertise, ultimately helping me stay updated with the latest developments”