Join the Society

There are five membership grades broadly reflecting career stage and level of experience/interest. All grades are available in all countries. Membership is for 12 months from the day of joining (unless otherwise stated).

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Highlights

• Apply for Society grants to help fund conference and travel costs, research visits and outreach and engagement activities.
• Apply for Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) grants, through the Society's organisational membership.
• Publish in our portfolio of journals with a 30% discount (if you are not in a Publish & Read institution, where it is already free to publish).
• Register at discounted rates for Society events, including our Annual Conference.
• Register for Royal Society of Biology training events and courses with up to a 50% discount.
• Join the Royal Society of Biology with a 50% discount for the first two years, through the Society's organisational membership.
• Nominate fellow microbiologists for our prizes and awards.
• Access member-only content via our website, including our Members’ Directory and professional development content.
• Join our governance or Governance Shadowing Scheme and vote in Society elections.
• Join the Society’s Early Career Forum (if relevant), to influence the Society’s work from the beginning of your career.
• Apply to become a Society Champion; to enhance your professional development and networks.
• Contribute to the Society’s policy work, raising awareness of issues.
• Receive our monthly e-newsletter to make sure you are up-to-date with your community. 

Membership at a glance—which category?

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  Full Membership

  For those with an academic or professional interest in microbiology.

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  Full Concessionary Member

  For those with an academic or professional interest in microbiology earning less than £35,000 (or equivalent) per year.

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  Postgraduate Student Member

  For those registered for a higher degree.

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  Undergraduate Student Member

  For those studying at undergraduate level.

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  Affiliate Membership

  For anyone with an interest in microbiology who simply wants to stay in touch.

 

Honorary Membership is offered by the Society's Advisory Council and Trustee Board to distinguished microbiologists who have made a significant contribution to the science.