BMIHAI Membership

The Rutgers Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial Intelligence (BMIHAI) is built on the collective expertise of a diverse community of researchers, clinicians, educators, and trainees. Membership in BMIHAI connects you to a growing network of scholars at the intersection of data science, computational medicine, and health AI, and positions you to contribute to work that is shaping the future of health care.

Membership is open to Rutgers faculty, affiliated investigators, and trainees whose scholarship, clinical practice, or research activities align with the Center’s mission. Applications are accepted from individuals internal or external to the University, and participation is entirely voluntary.

Membership at a Glance

Category	Best Suited For	Key Privileges
IFH and BMIHAI Core Member	Established IFH/BMIHAI faculty investigators with active, independently funded research programs in biomedical informatics or health AI	Full Center and Institute privileges, pilot grant eligibility, multi-institutional grant support
IFH and BMIHAI Associate Member	Rutgers faculty investigators serving as key personnel in AI-enabled clinical research, EHR studies, or health system improvement initiatives	Center seminars, intramural funding opportunities, computing resources and associated Institute Associate Member benefits
IFH and BMIHAI Adjunct Member	External experts contributing to informatics or health AI research or education, including those with emerging programs or non-peer-reviewed funding	Center seminars, intramural funding opportunities, facilitated connections and collaborations with Center members, associated Institute Adjunct Member benefits

Explore Membership

Use the links below to learn more about each aspect of BMIHAI membership.

Membership Categories — Who qualifies and what criteria apply
Benefits & Privileges — What membership makes possible
Expectations of Membership — How members contribute to the Center’s mission
How to Apply — Step-by-step application guidance

Membership Categories

Core Member

Established IFH and BMIHAI faculty are Core Members whose research focuses on biomedical informatics, health AI, computational medicine, clinical informatics, bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, or population health informatics. A BMIHAI Core Member:

Is an author on at least three peer-reviewed papers published within the past three years that are significantly relevant to biomedical informatics, health AI, or a related discipline (in-press publications are considered); and
Is currently the Principal Investigator (PI) of an independent research program (lab, clinical, or population science) with relevance to biomedical informatics or health AI and PI of an active R01-equivalent peer-reviewed grant as defined by the NIH, or is national PI of a health informatics or AI-focused clinical trial administered through the Center; or
Holds a significant leadership role in the BMIHAI Center.

Core members actively participate in reviewing grants, mentoring trainees, facilitating educational workshops, and other key BMIHAI initiatives as directed by Center leadership.

Associate Member

Associate membership will be considered for Rutgers faculty if the applicant meets criteria 1, 2, or 3:

Contributes to clinical informatics or AI-driven clinical research by serving as key personnel of a relevant research project within the past three years; or
Contributes to teaching health and translational informatics or AI at Rutgers; or
Is a significant contributor to clinical trials or health system improvement initiatives within the last five years that leverage data science, AI, electronic health records, or related methods, including studies accruing at Rutgers University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, or affiliated Rutgers Health sites.

Applicants that are Associate members should also actively participate in reviewing grants, selecting or mentoring students, facilitating educational workshops, and other key BMIHAI initiatives as directed by Center leadership.

Adjunct Member

Adjunct membership will be considered for applicants external to Rutgers, contributing to biomedical informatics, health AI, computational medicine, or health informatics education. Adjunct Member status will be considered if the applicant meets criteria 1, 2, or 3:

Is an author on at least two peer-reviewed papers with significant focus on biomedical informatics, health AI, or a related field published within the past five years (in-press publications are considered); or
Is the PI or key personnel of sponsored research in biomedical informatics or health AI within the past three years; or
Has emerging interest in health AI or biomedical informatics and is either actively conducting research or engaged in educational and/or mentorship activities in this area.

Applicants that are Adjunct members should also actively participate in selecting or mentoring students, facilitating educational workshops, and other key BMIHAI initiatives as directed by Center leadership.

Trainee

The Center accepts applications from postdoctoral students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers at Rutgers who are actively engaged in research and seeking expert mentors. Trainees will be considered if the applicant meets criteria 1 and 2:

As a student, is enrolled actively in either a full-time undergraduate program at Rutgers University, a graduate degree program (master’s or doctoral) at Rutgers University, or holds a current postdoctoral position at Rutgers University or an affiliated Rutgers Health Institution.
Is actively engaged in a research project under the direct supervision of a BMIHAI Core or Adjunct Member, is formally collaborating with a BMIHAI Core, Associate or Adjunct Member, is a current BMIHAI fellow, OR is participating in the BMIHAI Bootcamp.

Trainees are not members of BMIHAI or IFH but can apply for mentorship from the Center to support their research and career growth. It is expected that Trainees who receive mentors would be eligible for Adjunct or Associate Membership within 5 years.

Benefits & Privileges

BMIHAI membership connects investigators and trainees to a robust ecosystem of resources, collaboration opportunities, and career development pathways. Benefits are structured by membership category, with Core and Associate Members eligible for the full suite of Center services.

All Members

Every BMIHAI member, regardless of category, is eligible for the following:

Participation in Center-wide seminars, symposia, and retreats, including the annual BMIHAI Symposium and the Rutgers Health AI Virtual Seminar Series
Access to intramural funding opportunities provided by the Center (excluding pilot projects designated for Core and Associate Members)
Announcement of new research developments and clinical breakthroughs through Rutgers IFH and BMIHAI communications and marketing channels

Associate Members

Associate Members receive all benefits listed above and with IFH Associate Membership, plus the following additional privileges:

Consideration for nomination to national funding opportunities that limit the number of applications per institution, including career development awards, foundation grants, and strategic AI and informatics opportunities identified by the co-Directors
Access to BMIHAI Living Labs infrastructure, shared data environments, and research computing resources at subsidized rates
Eligibility for Center Pilot Grant funding designated for intramural projects advancing biomedical informatics and health AI research

Expectations of Membership

Membership in BMIHAI is both a privilege and an active commitment. The Center’s mission and sustainability depend upon the meaningful engagement of its members. By applying for membership, you affirm your agreement to the following expectations.

All BMIHAI members are expected to:

Participate in Center-sponsored symposia, retreats, seminars, and surveys, including the annual BMIHAI Symposium and the Rutgers Health AI Virtual Seminar Series
Provide annual lay and scientific progress reports for any pilot projects or other funding received from the Center
Serve as reviewers for Center-sponsored funding opportunities, including Pilot Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships, and Summer Internship programs
Report publications, grant submissions and awards, and other research outputs developed as a result of Center funding or support
Submit all human subject research protocols through the appropriate Protocol Review process prior to IRB submission, and abide by Rutgers’ applicable data governance, privacy, and safety monitoring requirements
Acknowledge BMIHAI and the use of Center resources in publications, presentations, and grant applications, and submit publications to PubMed Central in compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy where applicable
Actively participate in at least one Center Living Lab, collaborative team, or programmatic initiative per year

The required acknowledgment language for publications, presentations, and grants is:

“This work was supported in part by the Rutgers Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial Intelligence (BMIHAI), Rutgers Institute for Health.”

How to Apply

We welcome applications from Rutgers faculty, affiliated investigators, and trainees whose work aligns with the BMIHAI mission. The application process is straightforward, and our team is available to help you identify the membership category that best fits your work.

Eligibility

Center membership is available to Rutgers faculty and affiliated investigators whose research, clinical practice, or scholarship intersects with biomedical informatics, health AI, computational medicine, clinical research informatics, public health informatics, bioinformatics, or related disciplines. Trainees in search of a mentor must be enrolled graduate students or postdoctoral researchers actively engaged in BMIHAI-affiliated research. Applications are accepted from individuals only.

Required Application Materials

Candidates must submit the following:

Completed BMIHAI membership application form
Current curriculum vitae
A statement (250 words or less) that addresses their interest in joining BMIHAI or requesting a mentor as a trainee, their research focus, and/or potential collaborations with BMIHAI members

Review Process

Applications are reviewed by BMIHAI Leadership, who recommend membership status and programmatic alignment. Final decisions on membership, including initial approval, category assignment, and any changes in status, are made by Center leadership in partnership with the IFH Membership Committee.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application online or contact us at bmihai@ifh.rutgers.edu with any questions.

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