Why Join ASCB?
ASCB helps you excel at all stages of your scientific career through networking, professional development, meetings, journals, and leadership opportunities. When you become an ASCB member, you join 8,000 fellow scientists in 62 countries all working to advance scientific discovery in the field of cell biology.
The collective voice of ASCB advocates for
- Increased funding for science
- Fair research assessment
- Increased diversity in the scientific workforce
- Other issues important to our members
Member Benefits
When you join you gain access to the following benefits:
- A Network of 8,000 Scientists Who Share Your Research Interests
- Access to the online community collaboration platform and membership directory
- Cash Discounts on ASCB and Affiliated Programs
- Large discounts on abstract and registration fees for the ASCB|EMBO Meeting and others
- $200 off 2020 EMBO Lab Leadership Courses in October at Stowers Institute.
- Minimum $100 off job postings on the ASCB job board
- Member-Only Funding and Recognition
- ASCB awards for members at all career stages that (many of which include cash prizes)
- Grants for outreach projects
- Travel grants to travel to the ASCB|EMBO Meeting
- Member-Exclusive Career Content
- Access to the ASCB Mentor Match Program (find or be a mentor)
- Member-only on-demand webinars and video series to help you navigate your career
- One-on-one online CV review
- Workshops and special mentoring programs on topics from transitioning to biotech to engaging in active learning
- Leadership Opportunities
- Committee and task force volunteer opportunities to boost your CV and professional network
- Capitol Hill visits
- Opportunities to share your expertise
- Journal Access and Discounts
- Discounted author page charges for Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)
- Free access to CBE—Life Sciences Education (LSE)
