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The Value of Membership

Amplifying Your Voice

ASCB ensures government leaders are aware of the cell biology community’s stance on critical science policy matters. We also collaborate with other societies and coalitions to tackle key issues affecting our community, such as science funding, professional standards in STEMM, and research evaluation.

A Culture of Inclusion

ASCB is dedicated to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in our membership, programs, awards, operations, and governance.

Events & Education

From our annual Cell Bio conference to interactive virtual meetings and webinars, ASCB events unite a vibrant cell biology community for inspiration and networking.

Discounts & Full Content Access

Enjoy exclusive discounts on publication submissions, meeting registrations, and educational resources, along with full access to ASCB’s extensive content library.

Community & Career Resources

From our new ASCB Connect program, to a Job Board targeted to cell scientists, ASCB offers professional development resources for every stage in your career.

Recognition Opportunities

Enhance your professional profile through ASCB’s visibility opportunities, including presenting your research at conferences, publishing in high-impact journals, and participating in leadership and committee roles. Gain recognition for scientific contributions and service through ASCB’s awards, fellow programs, and member spotlights to elevate your visibility within the scientific community.

Events

Career/Professional Development

Funding & Recognition

Publications

Leadership & Advocacy

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Discounted Abstract Submission

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Erin Goley

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

“ASCB was the first scientific society I joined as a new PhD student, and I’ve been a proud member ever since. The Society creates a scientific community where I feel at home and find career support and exciting science year-round.”

Kerry Bloom

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

“Between the colleagues, the camaraderie, the science, the social conscience, and the annual meeting, I deeply feel that the society provides a means to contribute to the scientific enterprise beyond one’s own laboratory.”

Alissa Armstrong

University of South Carolina

“What I really like about ASCB is the emphasis on professional development, grant writing, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mentoring.” “Mentoring very strongly comes to mind when I think of ASCB.”

Beata Edyta Mierzwa

Postdoctoral Researcher, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

“Being an ASCB member has been an excellent way for me to connect with the cell biology community, and has provided me with access to valuable resources. I love the idea of supporting a society that advocates for innovative scientific research, education, policy, and diversity.”

Membership Types

Regular

Individuals working in cell biology or related fields.

Current members renewing for 2025: $216

New and reinstating members*: $270

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Educator

Educators who are actively teaching full-time at a two-year institution that does not grant degrees higher than Associate level (community college, junior college) or high school

Current members renewing for 2025: $62

New and reinstating members*: $78

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Postdoctoral

Individuals who hold a PhD or equivalent degree or have equivalent experience, and are actively engaged in a training program. Postdoctoral membership status discontinues if not renewed and may be held for a maximum of five consecutive years.

Current members renewing for 2025: $90

New and reinstating members*: $113

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Undergraduate

Individuals who are enrolled as undergraduates, or who received undergraduate degrees within the prior two years and are not in graduate school. Undergraduate membership is limited to six consecutive years

Current members renewing for 2025: $26

New and reinstating members*: $33

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Grad Student

Individuals who are either doctoral candidates in good standing or working toward completion of a master’s degree.

Current members renewing for 2025: $50

New and reinstating members*: $63

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Emeritus Member

Regular Members in good standing who are retired from active employment, were Regular Society members for at least 10 years, and have made a written request to the CEO are eligible for free membership.

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*Prorated dues for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025.

ASCB offers reduced dues for residents of certain countries.
Click here to learn more about Low and Middle Income Countries Membership Dues Structures.

ASCB membership runs on a calendar year basis, expiring each December 31. Membership dues are nonrefundable.

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