The partners of the SEALS project believe that the observations and technical contributions of external researchers to the SEALS project can enrich the results of the SEALS project activities. They thus established the status of associate members as non-funded contributors to the project.

What are the benefits of being an associate member? 

SEALS associate members are entitled to:

• participate in SEALS meeting technical sessions upon invitation by a work package leader;
• have access to the project wiki (except management content) and to certain mailing lists (except management mailing lists);
• being listed on the SEALS web site and to advertise (as they see fit) their associate membership of the SEALS project.

SEALS associate members are not entitled to:

- be involved in SEALS decisions (they can only act in an advisory position upon invitation by the coordinator;

- receive funding of any form from the SEALS project;

- represent themselves as SEALS partners (they can only use the associate member title). 

How do I become an associate member? 

Firstly, you need to be proposed to the projects Management Board to be an associate member and the proposal must be accepted. The best way to do this is to approach the SEALS consortium partner most relevant to the areas of your expertise, and agree with them on the proposed contribution you will make to SEALS. They will then propose you to the Management Board. 

Secondly, you will need to enter into an Agreement with the SEALS project coordinator acting on behalf of the SEALS consortium. This covers a Mutual non-disclosure agreement, Licensing and the Duration and Termination of the associate membership. 

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