Membership

Help us to improve the lives of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

If you are a health care professional who researches and treats patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis, you are invited to apply for GRAPPA membership. GRAPPA’s mission is to improve the lives of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

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GRAPPA has three different types of membership.

GRAPPA Full Membership

If you are a health care professional who researches and treats patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis, you are invited to apply for GRAPPA membership. Members are expected to be advanced beyond the fellows/trainees stage and be willing to volunteer time with GRAPPA.

This membership requires two current Full GRAPPA member recommendations.

Early Career Membership

Early Career Membership is designed for persons with an interest in PsO and/or PsA and allows membership at a more junior stage with only one nomination required.

Only one current Full GRAPPA member recommendation is required.

Corporate Partner

Members of Industry may become members of GRAPPA with varying levels of sponsorshp.

Be a part of something profound.

GRAPPA is an amazing network of people interested in psoriasis and PsA.

Through your involvement you can share ideas, collaborate on research and lead projects aimed to improve the lives of people living with psoriatic disease.

Benefits of Membership

Members of GRAPPA have the following exclusive benefits:

  • Access to the latest research.
  • Opportunities to participate in project studies and research.
  • Invitation to attend GRAPPA Annual Meeting and Trainee Symposium.
  • Mentor and Mentee opportunities.
  • Access to GRAPPA Slide Library.
  • Access to GRAPPA Textbook.
  • Complimentary registration to Adjacent to meetings at AAD, ACR, EULAR, PANLAR, APLAR, AFLAR, EADV, and more.
  • Networking and professional connections.
  • Invitations to submit ideas for research and other GRAPPA-related projects.
  • Professional development resources.
  • Symposium participation.
  • Access to publications.
  • And so much more.

Our Most Commonly Asked Questions

FAQ

GRAPPA produces a yearly newsletter with updates and information you won't want to miss

What's the difference between Full Membership, Early Career Membership, and Young GRAPPA Membership levels?

Full Member: are scientists, health care professionals or other qualified individuals interested in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and related disorders who meet the membership requirements.
Early Career Member: designed for persons with an interest in PsO and/or PsA and allows membership at a more junior stage with only one nomination required, may apply for provisional membership for 3 years with the option to progress to Full Membership at the end of this period.

Corporate Members: representatives of corporations sponsoring GRAPPA, limited liability companies, foundations, trusts or other entity members.

What if I am a member of GRAPPA and have forgotten my password?

Please use the forgotten password function on the homepage.

I am a lay person, not a doctor. Can I join GRAPPA?

One representative from each country patient advocacy organization may join GRAPPA. Since this position is taken already for most major countries, we suggest you join organizations for lay people interested in learning more about psoriatic arthritis.  In the US, please visit the National Psoriasis Foundation. Internationally, a good resource is the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations.

How is GRAPPA supported? Can representatives from pharmaceutical companies join GRAPPA?

Persons employed by Industry may not apply for regular membership. However, industry representatives may attend programs as sponsor /corporate members.  We are deeply appreciative of industry support, which is yearly and enables those working for our corporate members to attend our events.  Industry companies may join GRAPPA as Gold Leaders ($65,000/year dues) or Platinum Leaders ($90,000/year dues). Other dues levels may be negotiated for start-up biotechnology companies not able to afford the Gold level or for larger multi-national firms wishing to contribute more to GRAPPA. Contact [email protected] for more information and a fact sheet on additional benefits of corporate membership.

Does GRAPPA charge dues?

No dues are charged for Full and Early Career Members at this time.

I’m a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner who treats psoriatic arthritis patients. How do I join?

Prospective members must submit a membership application via the online application form. To be accepted to membership, you must have two current GRAPPA members recommend you for membership and a Letter of Intent. You will also be asked for a short one or two page version of your CV once you have applied.

What are the benefits and responsibilities of membership?

Members are kept apprised of current research and data relating to diagnosis, treatment and pathogenesis of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. They are asked to contribute to research in these areas. Members are also available to participate in meetings held adjacent to rheumatology and dermatology meetings.  Inactive members who have not attended meetings, served on committees or otherwise contributed volunteer time to GRAPPA will be asked to become active or drop membership after three years.

Does GRAPPA allow indirect costs to be applied to their research grants?

No. GRAPPA does not allow for any indirect or overhead costs to be applied to any of the grants we award.

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