Descriptions of Membership Types

Doctoral Student - Someone beginning their career in a specific area of scholarship as a PhD student (with a minimum of two years completed), or as a doctoral candidate in a recognized program.
I am a PhD student who has completed at least 2 years.

Early Career Scholar - Someone who has graduated from a doctoral program within the last 9 years. Applicants may hold a non-tenured faculty position as an assistant or associate professor; or serve as a research assistant at an institution of higher learning.
I am an early-career scholar (0 - 9 years experience).

Mid-Career Scholar - An associate or assistant professor that has held an appointment for at least 10 years that may or may not have been granted tenure status; or a research associate at a research institution/organization. Mid-Career Scholars are eligible to mentor Early Career Scholars.
I am a mid-career scholar (10+ years experience).

Senior Career Scholar - A faculty member who currently holds a tenured position as a full professor; an associate professor with 20+ years experience; or someone who serves as a senior research associate at a research institution/organization. As a Senior Career Scholar
you are also eligible to mentor Early Career Scholars.
I am a senior-career scholar (20+ years experience).

Affiliates - An individual or organizational representative who has information and resources that can help connect ESIN Scholars to professional opportunities that advance their research and their careers. Most Affiliates use ESIN as a clearing house for posting job announcements, training opportunities, and calls for proposals.
I am an affiliate (have resources about professional opportunities).

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