Affiliates

Northwestern Affiliates

Non-faculty clinicians and staff across Northwestern Medicine who contribute to integrative health. This includes acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, registered dietitians, class instructors, nurses, medical assistants and administrative colleagues working within the Osher Center or across the healthcare system.

Community & Academic Affiliates

Clinicians, researchers, educators and community partners outside Northwestern who contribute to Osher Center programs through research, education or community-academic partnerships. Affiliates may teach in our educational programs, collaborate on research and grant-funded projects or support community-based initiatives.

View the Osher Center Network Categories guide for a detailed comparison of all Osher participation categories, eligibility and benefits.

• Community: Connect with a multidisciplinary network and participate in Osher Center meetings, events, lectures, workshops and networking opportunities.
• Research and Scholarship: Participate in collaborative research, scholarship initiatives and working groups focused on areas such as clinical innovation, education, implementation science, health equity and planetary health.
• Education: Contribute to educational programming and present your work through seminars, grand rounds, webinars and other educational forums.
• Visibility: Share your work, news and events through Osher Center communications, newsletters and the affiliate directory.

Additional Benefits for Northwestern Affiliates

Northwestern Affiliates also have access to additional opportunities through the Osher Collaborative and Northwestern's institutional membership in the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. These include educational opportunities, working groups, speaking opportunities and eligible funding initiatives, including pilot, seed and travel grants.

Funding Opportunities

Northwestern Affiliates are eligible for Northwestern Osher pilot funding and seed grants, as well as eligible Osher Collaborative funding initiatives.

Community and Academic Affiliates may be eligible for Northwestern Osher pilot funding in partnership with a Northwestern faculty member.

• Engagement: Contribute to at least one area of Osher Center activity and share relevant accomplishments, publications, presentations, grants or initiatives with the center.
• Professional Standards: Maintain good standing with the institution, organization or professional licensing body through which you are employed, appointed, credentialed and/or certified. Conduct activities consistent with Northwestern University's values, policies and standards of professional conduct.
• Representation: When appropriate, identify yourself as an Osher Affiliate and acknowledge the Osher Center's support or affiliation in relevant professional activities.

We welcome applications from Northwestern clinicians and staff, as well as clinicians, researchers, educators and community partners outside Northwestern who contribute to Osher Center programs.

Apply to Become an Affiliate