Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee for membership?

No, membership is free.

Who can join?

The WHRN encourages anyone with an interest in women's health research to get involved, including:

• Institutionally-based researchers from all pillars and disciplines
• Research trainees and students
• Community-based researchers
• Community collaborators - i.e. grassroots initiatives and women's organizations
• Service providers and directors working in the areas of health promotion, prevention and treatment with an interest in evidence-based practice
• Policy makers, including local and regional health authority representatives and others interested in evidence-based policy and planning
• Individuals at large with an interest in women's health research

Why become a member?

The WHRN offers a wide variety of  events open to all with an interest in women’s health research, but Network members have exclusive access to:

• Province-wide knowledge translation, promotion, and networking support
• Special WHRN seed grants to enable the development of research proposals, grant applications, and collaborative research teams
• WHRN trainee grants to support Master’s and PhD-level students in their thesis or dissertation research
• Support for bringing research teams together to develop proposals and work on research projects across distance with the use of new technologies
• Having their research profiled on the WHRN website

How do I become a member?

Email us!

How can the WHRN help me find a mentor, student, or research collaborator?

Try searching our online database of members! Need more information? Contact us.

How can I suggest activities and events to the WHRN?

Contact one of the WHRN's Co-Leaders, Research Directors, or the Provincial Networking Coordinator with your ideas

Where do I get a copy of Better Science With Sex and Gender: A Primer for Health Research or other WHRN publications?

Click to access the download forms. For a hard copy, contact us.

How do I arrange for a sex & gender workshop in my community?

Click for more information.

Where can I find information about past WHRN activities?

Explore this website and visit our archives