Membership
Join a Global Movement Driving Interoperability in Clinical Research
Be part of a trusted, global network of pharma, academia, regulators, and innovators accelerating the digital transformation of research-to-care.
Why Join Vulcan?
Joining HL7 Vulcan connects you to a global community driving interoperability in clinical research. As an HL7 FHIR® Accelerator, Vulcan gives your organization a seat at the table where industry, academia, and regulators shape the future of research-to-care.
Influence
Shape global standards by proposing and leading projects, working directly with regulators like FDA and EMA, and gaining access to exclusive policy forums.
Visibility
Position your organization as a thought leader at international events and campaigns, and showcase your brand as part of a trusted global community.
Collaboration
Engage with peers across pharma, academia, regulators, and health tech to co-create solutions that no single sector could achieve alone.
Impact
Accelerate adoption of HL7 FHIR®, reduce duplication, and deliver real-world solutions that improve trials and transform patient outcomes.
Our Community
Member Benefits
HL7 Vulcan is a global collaboration of over 50 members across pharma, regulators, academia, and health technology innovators. Together, we are transforming translational and clinical research by advancing interoperability through HL7 FHIR® standards.
Joining HL7 Vulcan gives your organization a seat at the table where the future of translational research interoperability is being shaped. Become a member today and position your organization among the global leaders driving interoperability forward.
Visibility & Branding
- Gain credibility by presenting your expertise at Vulcan-hosted programs.
- Showcase thought leadership on the global stage at HIMSS, VIVE, DIA, DPharm, and more.
- Feature your logo on the Vulcan website and use the “Proud Vulcan Member” mark across your own channels.
- Spotlight your people and innovations in Vulcan’s LinkedIn Member Showcase.
Content & Storytelling
Share your thought leadership directly with the research and pharma community via Vulcan’s website, newsletters, and social media.
Extend your reach with LinkedIn promotion amplified across Vulcan’s global network.
Be featured in member video interviews, podcasts, and spotlight webinars.
Influence & Belonging
Help shape HL7 FHIR® Implementation Guides by joining working groups or committees.
Participate in invite-only policy forums with regulators, standards bodies, and government leaders.
Gain early access to FHIR-based solutions developed from real-world use cases.
Community & Collaboration
Connect with peers through Vulcan’s Slack groups and global collaboration channels.
Be recognized in Vulcan’s annual State of the Industry & Impact Report.
Belong to a trusted international network working together to make research-to-care interoperability a reality.
Membership Tiers
Our membership model is designed to make sure every type of organization has a place in Vulcan. All members contribute hours in-kind through active participation, whether by participating in the Operations Committee, lending staff expertise to projects, or supporting community initiatives. For-profit organizations also contribute financially, with membership fees scaled by size.
Whether you’re a global pharma leader, a regulator, a health tech innovator, or an academic institution, there’s a place for your organization in our community
Become a Member
When your organization joins Vulcan, you join a global community working together to transform clinical research. Every member has a voice, a role, and an opportunity to shape the standards and solutions that move research-to-care forward. Becoming a Vulcan member is simple:
Explore the membership tiers
Find the tier that fits your organization’s size and sector.
Register your interest online
Submit your details and Vulcan will arrange an initial introduction and guide you through the process.
Appoint your voting member
Join the Operations Committee, contribute your expertise, and start shaping the future of clinical research.
Membership FAQ
What is the process for joining Vulcan?
Membership is open to all interested organisations with no strict eligibility criteria. To start, simply reach out via our contact form or by email. A member of our Program Management Office (PMO) will arrange a meeting to discuss how Vulcan membership works and what contributions are expected.
Our model is designed to be inclusive. All members contribute in-kind support (such as staff time or expertise), and certain for-profit organisations are also asked to pay an annual membership fee, based on their size and other criteria.
Once the terms are agreed, you’ll sign a Statement of Understanding (SoU) with HL7, and onboarding begins. The whole process typically takes a few months.
What is the Statement of Understanding (SoU)?
The SoU is a formal agreement between your organisation and HL7 (Vulcan is an HL7 Accelerator, not a separate legal entity). It outlines:
- The shared goals of Vulcan and HL7
- Your organisation’s commitment to contribute (in-kind and/or financially)
- The governance structure and your role within it
- Intellectual property and licensing principles (ensuring outputs remain publicly available)
How will my organisation be represented within Vulcan?
Every member organisation appoints one Voting Member. This person:
- Represents the organisation on Vulcan’s Operating Committee (alongside other Voting Members)
- Receives an annual update from Vulcan
- Is invited to monthly Operating Committee meetings
- Acts as the main liaison for information flow between Vulcan and their organisation
Voting Members also influence the Vulcan Steering Committee, which prioritises projects and guides Vulcan from a strategic level on behalf of the membership. In addition to your Voting member, your organisation will have the opportunity to include resources to actively participate in our projects, events and other activities.
