Research Hospitals, Universities, and Health Authorities

Help align staff across departments with shared EDI best practices in clinical research.

Clinical Research Networks and Investigator Teams

Support collaborative teams with standardized frameworks for inclusive study design and participant engagement.

Smaller Sites & Community Programs

Provide essential training and tools to streamline ethics, compliance, and participant-centred research practices.

Members gain access to standardized SOPs, CITI-Canada training modules, participant engagement toolkits, peer networks, and national advocacy efforts—all designed to strengthen clinical research capacity and quality across Canada.

• Canada-wide SOP adoption

• Nationally recognized CITI-Canada training platform

• Peer-driven community and knowledge sharing

• Advocacy with Health Canada and stakeholders

Membership fees are tiered based on organization type and size (Non-Profit or Industry, Large or Small). For a tailored estimate, please reach out to the N2 team—we’re happy to guide you.

• Eligibility:

  Membership is open to networks, institutions, organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders with a vested interest in clinical research.

• Canadian Headquarters Requirement:

  All members must be headquartered in Canada.

• Alignment with N2’s Mission:

  Members are expected to actively support and advance the objectives, mission, and vision of N2.

• Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

  Members and their representatives must provide reasonable and ongoing disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

• Compliance with Membership Conditions:

  Members shall adhere to any reasonable membership conditions set by N2’s Board of Directors, including timely payment of applicable membership fees or dues.

• Membership Approval & Review:

  Membership is subject to initial approval and annual review by the N2 Board of Directors to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.

Absolutely. N2 membership is designed to support organizations of all sizes, including small community-based research sites. Our tools help streamline training, compliance, and participant engagement, no matter the scale of your operations.

While N2 membership is organization-based, individual learners can access CITI-Canada courses directly through a per-course fee if they are unaffiliated with a member organization.

Yes! Key resources—including SOPs, CITI-Canada training modules, and participant engagement materials—are available in both English and French to support Canada’s bilingual research community.

Memberships renew annually.

Once your membership application is approved, you’ll receive access to the N2 Member Portal, SOP library, training resources, and community forums. Our team will also provide onboarding support to help you maximize the benefits.

We’re here to help! Contact us at n2@n2canada.ca to discuss how N2 membership can support your team.