How do I apply for membership?
You can apply for membership here. Faculty members, administrators, or staff at higher education institutions must serve as the primary membership contact when signing up or renewing. The membership contact will receive a renewal reminder before their membership expires. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to apply.
Who is eligible to apply for membership?
We currently offer membership for U.S.-based higher education institutions and individuals.
What is the institutional membership rate?
The institutional membership fee is $1,500 per year and includes benefits for unlimited member seats, including leaders, administrators, faculty, and students.
What is the individual membership rate?
The individual membership fee is $200 per year and includes benefits for one person.
When will my membership become active?
Your membership will be effective within 1-2 business days.
Do you offer automatic renewal?
No, not at this time. The membership contact will receive a renewal reminder before their membership expires.
How do I change the primary membership contact?
The primary contact for your institution can be changed or updated in our Community Portal. The designated primary contact must be a faculty member or administrator at your institution.
Do you offer memberships to institutions outside the U.S.?
At this time, only U.S.-based higher education institutions and individuals are eligible for membership.
My university has multiple campuses; does each campus require its own membership?
Yes, large university systems with separate branch campuses require separate institutional memberships for each campus.
Do schools and programs within a larger university (i.e., business school, engineering school, biomedical program, etc.) need separate memberships?
No. The institutional membership covers an entire academic institution, including all students, staff, and faculty. Individual programs and departments do not need to enroll separately.
My institution is not listed as a member on the VentureWell website. Is this list up to date?
If you believe you are a current member, please reach out to membership@venturewell.org, and we will be happy to assist.
I want to apply for a grant, but I see that my institution’s membership has lapsed. Can you tell me who the membership contact is for my institution?
Any faculty member or administrator from your institution can renew the membership; it does not need to be the same person who joined or renewed previously. If we have a renewal contact in our record, the person’s name will appear when you log into our Community Portal. This renewal contact can be changed at any time.
Who can I contact with other questions about VentureWell Membership?
Contact membership@venturewell.org for questions or more information.