Affilate Membership Application Requirements
Affiiliate Membership Information
Affiliate membership in Internet2 is open to not-for-profit
corporations organized and operated for research or education
purposes that do not qualify for Regular or Corporate membership,
but wish to participate in Internet2. All member applicants
should be committed to the goals of the Internet2.
Affiliate Member applicants should be committed to promoting
the development and deployment of advanced Internet applications
and network services in the conduct of research and education.
Affiliate members are responsible for $12,000 per year
in member dues. Affiliate members who gain Collaboration
Site status (see below) enabling them to participate in such
projects as Abilene are responsible for $30,000 per year
in member dues (note that there are Abilene and connection
fees in addition to Internet2 membership dues). Those non-profit
organizations wishing to apply for Collaboration Site Status
must meet the same requirements as Regular Member universities.
See also:
What is UCAID's role with Internet2?
The University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development
(UCAID) is the formal organization formed to manage the activities
and programs of Internet2. A Board of Trustees composed primarily
of the Presidents of Internet2 Regular University Members
governs UCAID. It is incorporated as a 501c.3 non-profit organization,
and is the formal entity that collects member dues and fees
and manages expenditures associated with Internet2 projects.
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