Join CSRF
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF REASONS WHY CSRF IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION TO JOIN:
We are a Canadian organization.
We are internationally known as a reputable Canadian sexuality research group.
We offer affordable membership and conference rates – especially for students.
We offer unique opportunities to network with prominent Canadian researchers, clinicians, teachers, and authors.
Our annual meetings highlight cutting edge sexuality research taking place in Canada.
YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING CSRF IF…
You are passionate about sexuality research
You want to meet other professionals working in the field of human sexuality
You want to learn about the work that other Canadian sex researchers are doing
You want to share your research with other researchers
You enjoy great discussions and debates
MEMBERSHIP IN CSRF CONFERS THE FOLLOWING:
Membership in Canada's national organization of sex researchers, therapists, clinicians, and educators
Reduced registration rates at conferences sponsored by CSRF
An annual Membership List, to aid in information exchange with other members
Updates on Canadian Sexological Research through the CSRF Newsletter
Access to and the opportunity to participate in the CSRF listserv
Access to the International Journal of Sexual Health, the official journal for the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS)
The ability to advertise research studies at no cost through CSRF’s Twitter and the listserv
Membership Categories
FULL MEMBERS shall be persons who possess an advanced degree from an accredited university in one of the biological, social sciences, education, or theology/pastoral studies. In addition, an active member is one who by virtue of their research, educational or clinical service activities demonstrates a commitment to the scientific pursuit of knowledge relating to sexuality. Outstanding contributions to the sciences related to sexuality may be considered in lieu of a degree as qualification for membership status. The annual membership fee for full members is $105.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS shall be individuals who are recent graduates, post-doctoral fellows, or any new individual joining (who are not a student) who opt to join CSRF at this membership level (these individuals would also be eligible to join at Full Member status). Individuals may hold Associate Membership status for up to three consecutive years. At any time an Associate Member may return to Student Membership if they return to study as described below. Benefits of Associate Membership may include reduced membership and conference registration fees. The annual membership fee for Associate Members is $75.
STUDENT MEMBERS shall be individuals registered (full or part-time) in an accredited academic or clinical training program of study leading to a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional (e.g., medicine, law, social work) degree who have received or are currently receiving or are interested in receiving training in sex education, sex research, sexual medicine, or sex therapy. Upon completion of their degree, students may choose to renew their membership in CSRF at Full Member or Associate Member status. The annual membership fee for Student Members is $60.