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Membership

From early-career investigators to nationally recognized scientists, SPR members contribute groundbreaking research, mentorship, advocacy, and scientific leadership. They drive innovation in pediatric medicine, lead international collaborative studies, inform child health policy, and support the development of the next generation of pediatric researchers. 

Connected by a shared mission to improve child health through discovery, SPR members are the voices behind today’s most pressing research and tomorrow’s breakthroughs.  

Become a Member

SPR Active membership is by nomination only. To be considered, applicants must be nominated by a current SPR member in good standing, complete the membership application, and pay annual dues. The nomination period runs annually from May 15 to July 15. 

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Member Benefits

Our members actively shape the Society’s direction and influence the broader pediatric research community. SPR also collaborates with leading organizations in academic medicine, including the American Pediatric Society (APS), European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR), Japan Pediatric Society (JPS), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Association of Medical School Department Chairs (AMSPDC). 

Special Access

Members receive access to a private directory and web-based tools for collaboration, education, and professional networking.

Awards

SPR honors members at every career stage – students to senior investigators – through prestigious awards that recognize excellence in research, mentorship, and leadership.

Advocacy

Guided by its mission and the Advocacy Committee, SPR helps shape national conversations on pediatric science and child health.

Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting

SPR members gain exclusive opportunities present research, network, collaborate, and shape the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting.

Career Development

SPR supports members’ professional growth through targeted programs including Grant Writing 101 and the Mid-Career Research Leadership Development Program – designed to advance investigators at pivotal stages of their careers.

Journal Access

Members receive complimentary access to Pediatric Research, the official journal of SPR, the American Pediatric Society (APS), and European Society for Paediatric Research. 

Membership Categories

Individuals actively engages in independent, ongoing hypothesis testing basic, clinical, translational or other investigations in pediatrics.

Individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from established fellowship programs related to pediatrics in an academic institution.

Emerging to Established (E2E) Members may self-nominate year-round. Visit the E2E Section for additional details. 

Individuals who are former SPR members and are now retired. Executive Council may grant Emeritus status to a Member in response to extenuating circumstances. 

For more information, please contact SPR at info@societyforpediatricresearch.org.  

Membership classification policy

Testimonials

    • Fantastic program, I found it very valuable since there are few physician-scientists at my institution. 
    • I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate in this seminar. The small groups allowed for the ability to ask meaningful questions. I enjoyed being able to present my research ideas and gain feedback (also was great timing I was applying for an internal research training program and pilot grant, and the feedback was very helpful). 
    • Really enjoyed the journey and the honest stories and advice that the leaders provided. Also enjoyed meeting the other members and hearing similar questions and struggles that we all have. I particularly enjoyed the expert sessions with all the incredible experiences that each person had; truly encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for organizing this super important program!
    • This group helped me talk to leadership about needing a partner and needing additional protected time. I said it multiple times over the years, but previously I approached it incorrectly. This time, I dug into numbers and showed them that I am currently at 1.7 FTEs. Starting May 1, I officially have more protected time. We hired 2 local family med / sports med physicians to pick up my dropped clinics until we hire another physician full time as a partner. (They can continue to stay on after that if they want to). I am hopeful that things are heading in the right direction! This group really gave me the tools to jump-start things here. 
    • Great program! Didn’t realize how helpful it was going to be until I had multiple “aha” moments. THANK YOU! 
    • I thought this was an exceptional program! Coming from a smaller pediatric department where clinical research is just emerging as a priority, I found it so valuable to meet others in a similar career path and stage as me. I thought the plenary speakers gave incredibly sage wisdom, particularly for women. In the plenary and in my group, I found the conversations around leadership, imposter syndrome, balancing clinical and research, and work-life balance so powerful. I really valued having a senior career leader who is a woman.