Endorsement Request Form

Policy for OARSI Endorsement or Sponsorship of Non-OARSI Meetings, Symposia, Workshops, and Courses.

Approved by the Board of Directors April 25, 2017

 

OARSI Mission Statement
OARSI is the premier international organization for scientists and health care professionals focused on the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis through the promotion and presentation of research, education, and the worldwide dissemination of new knowledge.


Purpose
This policy establishes criteria for evaluating requests for endorsement or sponsorship (financial support) of non-OARSI meetings, symposia, workshops, and courses. This also applies to requests for joint meetings from other societies.
OARSI does not endorse industry initiatives but may endorse industry meetings, symposia, workshops, and courses when they fall within the mission of OARSI.

Who can submit a request/proposal:
Current OARSI members and/or societies who have an interest in osteoarthritis. Industry may use the form below to request endorsement of meetings and courses.


Definition and Requirements:

Endorsement – No monetary support from OARSI

1. The request must be received prior to the program dates.
2. Request to include completed application and program.
3. OARSI Initiative Review Committee and the Board will have the ability to review the plan for publications resulting from the meeting (proceedings, supplement, consensus document, etc.).
4. OARSI logo to appear on the requestor’s meeting material and website.
5. OARSI will post endorsed meeting on the OARSI website.
6.  Email announcement to OARSI members of an OARSI endorsed program will be reviewed on a case by case basis

Sponsorship - Monetary sponsorship requested from OARSI.

1. The request must be received prior to the program dates.
2. Request to include completed application and program.
3. OARSI will have the ability to make recommendations to the program agenda.
4. OARSI Initiative Review Committee and the Board will have the ability to review and make recommendations to the plan for publications resulting from the meeting (proceedings, supplement, consensus document, etc.).
5. At least one speaker must be a current OARSI member.
6. OARSI logo to appear on the requestor’s meeting material and website.
7. OARSI will post sponsored meeting on OARSI website.
8. OARSI will promote the meeting through OARSI membership email announcements.

Approval Process for Endorsed, Sponsored or Joint Meetings, Symposia, Workshops, and Courses

1. Request form completed with preliminary program and budget included.
2. The program is sent to the OARSI Initiative Review Committee for review and a recommendation is made to the OARSI Board to approve or deny the request. Should the program be a “sponsored” program, the OARSI Research and Training Committee will review financial requests and provide program recommendations to the OARSI Board to review prior to final approval.
3. OARSI Board approves or denies endorsement or sponsorship.

Please note: OARSI does not endorse white papers, outcome measures, or other products such as pharmaceutical drugs, devices, or other treatments under this policy.

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Grotos, CAE, Executive Directors
Email" egrotos@oarsi.org and info@oarsi.org
Phone: +001-856-980-6912 / +001-856-642-4215

Uploads

Please upload at least one of the following:

1. Meeting agenda
2. List of presenters/speakers
3. Name of OARSI member who will serve on the planning committee for the event