Code of Conduct

The IReNA code of conduct applies to all participants in IReNA and IReNA sponsored activities. The goals of IReNA are to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge; to inspire, educate, and train a new generation of scientists and STEM workers; and to broaden participation to underrepresented groups. The code of conduct is not only a set of basic standards of behavior that reflect our shared values. It is also an essential part of the IReNA approach that enables us to be successful and reach our goals. 

Please Read the Code of Conduct

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Joining IReNA

• Students and postdocs in participating networks: We encourage especially students and postdocs at the participating institutions to actively participate in IReNA. Fill out the participant form to be included in the participant list. Apply directly to workshops or exchange programs, and speak to your advisor on how to best engage. Feel free to contact Ana Becerril with any questions.  Focus area coordinators are also happy to answer questions on onging activities directly. 
• IReNA Young Researchers Organization: Students and postdocs please consider joining the IReNA Young Researchers Organization - if you are already an IReNA member, you can join by resubmitting the participant form, if not, join IReNA and there will be a signup option. If you want to learn more feel free to contact the current organizers: Vishnu Varma, Keele University, UK (postdoc rep); and Artemis Tsantiri, Michigan State University (student rep).
• Senior scientists in participating networks: Fill out the participant form to be included in the participant list. To engage in one of the focus areas, the best approach is to contact directly one of the focus area coordinators. Feel free to contact Ana Becerril with any questions. 
• Community: Watch the event announcements and contact the event organizers if you are interested in participating. Many events are open to the broader community. 
• Questions? If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Hendrik Schatz or Ana Becerril

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Acknowledge IReNA

It is critical to acknowledge IReNA (and the applicable participating network) in any publication that has benefitted in some way from IReNA, for example through visits, exchange activities, or workshops. 

This work was supported in part by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. OISE-1927130 (IReNA).

​Feel free to modify as appropriate, for example, you can substitute "was supported" with  "was enabled by", "benefitted from support by", "was initiated at an event supported by" or something similar. 

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For IReNA Participants

• What is supported:  IReNA can support activities of US researchers, and activities of foreign researchers in the US. Recommendations for support are made by the focus area coordinators and the steering committee. 
• How can I get support:
  • ​Activities can be proposed to the Focus Area Coordinators at any time. They have resources to respond to high priority activities. Activities can include exchanges, visits, schools, workshops, conferences, hackatons, or other formats.
  • Activities can also be proposed in response to semi-annual calls within the IReNA collaborative network. Also in that case it is a good idea to contact the Focus Area Coordinators. 
  • Once there is agreement to support travel, agreed upon travelers fill out the Online Travel Support Form.
  • Travelers receive confirmation of approval. Only then can one assume costs are reimbursed.
  • It is important to follow any instructions to ensure travel expenses are reimbursable.
• Administrative support: The IReNA administrator is Anna Swartz at Michigan State University. 

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