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Member Types
FULL MEMBER
Any person with a doctoral degree or its equivalent who has manifested a continuous interest in any discipline important to stem cell research as evidenced by work in the field, original contributions, and attendance at meetings concerning stem cell research. Individuals who lack a doctorate but have exceptional qualifications are also eligible.
Dues: $170 USD for 1-Year | $408 for 3-Years (20% discount)
LEARN MORETRAINEE MEMBER
Postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students in stem cell research programs.
Dues: $80 USD for 1-Year | $120 for 3-Years (50% discount)
LEARN MOREAFFILIATE MEMBER
Individual representatives of industry and others with an interest in stem cell research who do not qualify under Full or Trainee Member requirements.
Dues: $170 USD for 1-Year | $408 for 3-Years (20% discount)
LEARN MOREBecome a Member
If you’re ready to join the premier community of stem cell researchers, here’s what the application process involves:
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Create a username and password. You’ll need to create an account in the ISSCR database.
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Tell us about your work. Tell us about the work you’re doing, who you’re doing it with, what you hope to achieve. Based on your responses, your membership category will be assigned.
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Endorsement. All new Full and Affiliate members require an endorsement from an ISSCR Member OR review and approval by the Membership Committee. If you’re applying to become a Trainee member, your Training Director will be asked to confirm your status as a trainee.
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Upload your CV. You’ll be asked to upload a copy of your CV as a PDF in English.
About ISSCR Membership & Dues
Membership Length, Eligibility, and Payment Information
ISSCR Membership runs each calendar year 1 January through 31 December. Dues are not prorated; however, dues received between 1 July and 30 September are at half price when combined with the following year's dues; and dues received after 1 October will be applied to the following calendar year. Three-year dues grant a 20% reduction in dues for Full and Affiliate members and a 50% reduction in dues for Trainee members in years two and three.
Eligibility and Transfers
Membership dues are for individuals only. Membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Payment options
Dues are payable in U.S. Dollars (USD) by credit card, check, or wire transfer.
Countries Eligible for Reduced Dues
Countries identified by the World Bank as "low- and middle-income countries" receive a 50% reduction in membership dues. If you come from one of these countries, and your dues aren't reduced at checkout, please contact +1 224-592-5700 or membership@isscr.org.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
“My membership with ISSCR has been life changing to say the least. I am always inspired by the stem cell community and the incredible science at the Annual Meeting. I have been attending the meeting for five years and have been able to make valuable connections while getting more involved with ISSCR. I most recently joined the ISSCR Junior Investigators Committee.”
— Louise Menendez, University of Southern California