How to join Rosetta Commons
Are you leading a biomolecular structure prediction or design research lab at an academic, nonprofit, or government institution and interested in collaborative scientific development? The Rosetta Commons welcomes new members who share our mission of advancing macromolecular modeling and design.
We offer two membership types for independent investigators:
Membership types
Affiliate (starting point)
Rosetta Commons Affiliates are independent researchers who are early in their leadership journey or are just beginning to contribute to the community. Affiliate membership is often the first step before becoming a full PI.
- Term: 3 years, renewable based on continued contribution
- Path to PI: Affiliates may apply for PI status once they demonstrate sustained leadership and contributions to the Commons
- Approval: Requires nomination by a current PI and approval by the Membership Chair
Principal Investigator (PI)
Rosetta Commons PIs are established group leaders who have demonstrated leadership and a strong track record of contributing to Rosetta research, code, or community efforts.
- Term: Ongoing (no fixed term)
- Approval: Requires nomination by a current Rosetta PI and majority vote by the Executive Board
Comparison of responsibilities and privileges
| Affiliate | Principal Investigator (PI) | |
| Eligibility | Independent investigator at a member institution | Group leader at a member institution with a track-record of contributions to Rosetta Commons |
| Nomination required | Yes — by a current Rosetta PI | Yes — by a current Rosetta PI |
| Term | 3 years, renewable | Ongoing |
| Contribute to Rosetta | Required — code, protocols, documentation, community service | Required — code, protocols, documentation, community service |
| Participate in meetings | Required — attend Summer RosettaCon or other RC-sponsored events annually | Required — attend Summer RosettaCon or other RC-sponsored events annually and participate in PI communications |
| Host trainees (REU / RaMP) | Yes | Yes |
| Vote in elections | No | Vote for Executive Board and on bylaw changes |
| Active Rosetta Slack account | Slack is the required platform for all community communications | Slack is the required platform for all community communications |
| Apply for RC grants | Yes | Yes |
| Can send trainees to workshops | Yes | Yes |
| Can serve on RC board | No | Yes |
| Can sponsor new members | No | Yes |
How to apply
- Check your institution’s status
Is your institution already part of Rosetta Commons? (Ask a current member or contact us.) - Find a sponsor
You’ll need a current PI to nominate you. - Submit your application
Fill out our application form, including:- Name, email, institution, and career start date
- A short research summary
- Top 3 contributions to the field
- Statement of alignment with the RC mission
- Prior Rosetta Commons involvement (if any)
- Your Rosetta Commons PI sponsor(s)
- Whether your institution has signed the participation agreement
Express interest HERE
What happens next?
- Affiliate applications: reviewed and approved by the Membership Chair
- PI applications: require Executive Board vote (after email notification to all PIs)
- Institution not a member yet? We’ll help your institution sign the required agreement