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ISSCR Membership

With new digital programming hosted weekly, and new education and public outreach resources on the horizon, joining the global ISSCR community gives you more benefits than ever!

Founded in 2002, the ISSCR is the largest and most influential stem cell community in the world comprising leading professional organization of stem cell scientists, representing more than 4,000 members across 67 countries, each of whom makes a personal commitment to upholding the society’s guidelines for responsible and ethical practice. We are scientists, clinicians, business leaders, ethicists, and educators dedicated to the responsible advancement of stem cell research and its translation to the clinic. We are a single voice for a whole world of discovery.

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Member Benefits

ISSCR members have access to benefits and opportunities that impact individual careers and the field. The society supports each member’s mission with access to breakthrough science, career resources, and collaboration through global events. Through our worldwide advocacy efforts, the ISSCR is a strong and focused voice for a whole world of scientists and stem cell professionals. There is strength in numbers, and our numbers are growing.

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      • 7 January, 2021

    The ISSCR Shared Comments on Hong Kong's Draft Guidance for Cell and Tissue Products

      • 7 January, 2021

    The ISSCR Comments on EMA Draft Guidance on Registry-based Studies

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ISSCR GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines that outline core principles of scientific rigor and research integrity, regularly updated based on scientific developments and disseminated to researchers, clinicians, organizations and institutions around the world.

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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)

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TRAINEE MEMBER

Postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students in stem cell research programs.

Dues: $80 USD for 1-Year  |  $120 for 3-Years (50% discount)

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AFFILIATE 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)

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Become a Member

If you’re ready to join the premier community of stem cell researchers, here’s what the application process involves:

  • 1

    Create a username and password. You’ll need to create an account in the ISSCR database.

  • 2

    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.

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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 include the last three months of the current year and apply 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 low-middle income countries" receive a 50% reduction in membership dues. If you work or reside in one of these countries, and your dues aren't reduced at checkout, please contact +1 224-592-5700 or membership@isscr.org.

Stephanie Protze

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“The membership is especially valuable to me for the access to talks, webinars, and the annual meeting. The annual ISSCR meetings are a great way to stay up to date with the latest progress in the field and to catch up with peers. It brings everybody together in one place, which is amazing for networking.”

— Stephanie Protze, PhD, McEwen Stem Cell Institute, Canada

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  • About ISSCR
    • History & Philosophy
    • ISSCR Leadership
    • ISSCR Staff
    • Awards
    • Circle of Stem Cell Institute and Center Directors
    • Donate
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Join or Renew
    • Update Your Profile
    • Member Spotlight
    • Nominations for the Board of Directors
    • 2020 Election Results
  • Meetings & Events
    • Annual Meetings
    • International Symposia
    • ISSCR Digital
    • Scientific Webinars
    • Non-ISSCR Meetings & Courses
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Guidelines
    • Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship Program
    • Positions and Statements
    • Annual Advocacy Day
  • News & Publications
    • Stem Cell Reports
    • ISSCR News Digital Newsletter
    • Press Releases/Statements
    • Stem Cells in Focus - Blog
    • News from ISSCR
  • Careers
    • Job Board
    • Jobs with the ISSCR
    • Career Development Videos
    • Funding Resources
    • Women in Science
  • Resources
    • Scientific Resources
    • Clinical Resources
    • Education Resources
    • Patient Resources
    • Stem Cell Institutes and Centers
    • COVID-19 Resources for the Stem Cell Community
    • ISSCR COVID-19 Survey Results
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