Membership: Affiliates and Fellows

UP Intelligent Systems Center draws from the expertise of its community of Affiliates and Fellows

If you are a full-time member of the academic staff at UP, you can become a fellow by submitting your Affiliate profile

Fellows are recognized experts in their fields from the wider research community outside of UP. Fellowship is by invitation only. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a UP ISC Fellow or would like to recommend someone to become a Fellow.

Who is eligible to be an Affiliate?

Affiliates must be full-time academic staff at UP. 

What are the benefits and obligations of UP Intelligent Systems Center Affiliates? 

Affiliates may be invited  to review funding proposals submitted to the UP Intelligent Systems Center  or to provide technical feedback on ongoing projects funded by the UP Intelligent Systems Center. Affiliates receive an additional appointment for specific work undertaken, which is appropriately compensated by an honorarium. 

As an Affiliate, you are eligible to have your projects related to AI, data science, or complex systems featured on the UP Intelligent Systems Center website, providing increased visibility and potential collaboration opportunities for you.

Finally, as an affiliate, you would be included in our expertise database. We may contact Affiliates to invite them to consult on or collaborate on projects. 


Does my affiliate status need to be renewed?

Affiliate status lasts for a year. UP Intelligent Systems Center will be responsible for renewing your affiliate status annually. 

How do I update my profile on this website?

If your personal details have changed and you need to update your profile, submit a new profile and indicate in the form that you are submitting an update. We will replace your older details with the newer ones you submitted.

Can Professors Emeriti be Affiliates? 

Yes.

Can Professors Emeriti be Principal Investigators of UP Intelligent Systems Center-funded projects?

Yes.