Membership Dues by Category

• Scientists who have conducted research relating to neuroscience are eligible for Regular membership
• Regular members are eligible to vote and hold volunteer leader positions on SfN committees
• See Member Benefits for full list of benefits

• Individuals who have obtained their doctoral degree and are currently working in a postdoctoral trainee program in neuroscience are eligible for Postdoctoral membership
• Individuals are eligible for Postdoctoral membership for a period of up to five years
• Postdoctoral members can request an extension beyond the five-year limit, but must provide documentation confirming eligibility to membership@sfn.org
• See Member Benefits for full list of benefits

• Students enrolled in graduate programs at degree-granting institutions of higher education can apply for Graduate student membership (proof of enrollment is required)
• Graduate student members may maintain their student membership for up to two years past graduation unless they become eligible for Postdoctoral or Regular membership within that time
• Visit Member Benefits for full list of benefits

• Students enrolled in programs at undergraduate degree-granting institutions can apply for Undergraduate student membership (proof of enrollment is required)
• Undergraduate student members may maintain their undergraduate membership for up to two years past graduation unless they become eligible for a graduate student, postdoctoral, or regular membership during that time

Scientists who have reached emeritus status at their institutions can keep in touch with SfN and share insight about the field with others. Receive access to ALL of SfN's Member Benefits without dues, PLUS complimentary annual meeting registration.

Requirements:

• Be a current Regular member of SfN
• Submit your intent to renew with written verification from your institution on your Emeritus status to membership@sfn.org

• Individuals interested in SfN's mission who are ineligible for all other membership categories are eligible for Affiliate membership
• Affiliate members may not submit annual meeting abstracts

• Members currently residing in developing countries (as classified by the World Bank) are eligible for reduced membership rates and sponsorship exceptions
• Applications for membership in these reduced dues categories must include a primary address within the Category I, II or III country
• See Developing Countries membership page for rates and details