Types of Members

To reflect the mission of a comprehensive cancer center, the UNC Lineberger has three types of members -- member, associate, and emeritus.

Member: UNC Chapel Hill faculty, who have a demonstrated record of cancer research including cancer-relevant publications and research funding, are eligible to be cancer center members. In addition, to be a member of one of the six basic science programs, faculty must hold peer-reviewed, R01 equivalent research funding. Newly recruited junior faculty may be initially exempted from this additional requirement. Faculty-level individuals from organizations in the Research Triangle who otherwise meet criteria can become adjunct members.

Associate Member: Faculty and staff, including clinicians and health-care professionals, who have an interest and involvement in basic research, clinical research, prevention and control, education or dissemination but do not have specific cancer-related research projects or do not have the peer-reviewed funding necessary to be a full member in a basic science program, can become associate members. Associate members may come from the University and organizations in the Research Triangle. Publications are strongly encouraged but not required.

Emeritus Members: Retiring members and/or distinguished senior faculty and researchers from the university and organizations in the research triangle may be appointed emeritus members.

The Director and Program Planning Committee annually review members' research and funding and may re-classify membership status - making a member an associate member or vice-versa. Members may request a review and adjustment of their membership status.