The Early Career Researchers Committee (ECRC) consists of a Chair appointed by the President, a Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, and six to eight members serving staggered two-year terms. Membership is designed to represent a range of career stages, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and early-stage investigators.

This committee reflects ASRI's commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists and clinicians by building a strong, inclusive, and forward-looking community of emerging leaders in reproductive immunology.

The role of the committee is to:

• Support and engage trainees and early-stage investigators through mentorship, career development programming, and leadership opportunities
• Host at least one early career researcher-focused session or workshop and at least one mentored networking event at the ASRI Annual Meeting to facilitate meaningful connections between early career members and established investigators.
• Advise the Program Committee on early career researcher-focused sessions and innovative programming formats at the ASRI Annual Meeting;
• Partner with other ASRI committees to enhance recruitment, retention, and visibility of early career members; and
• Identify and cultivate future leaders of the Society as trainees advance through their careers.