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American Physiological Society (APS) members and contributors drive the Society’s mission by sharing their time, expertise and leadership. Getting involved expands your network, builds your CV and connects you with colleagues across physiology. Explore the opportunities below and complete the interest form to get started.
Explore Opportunities
APS advocates for policies that support robust research funding, protect scientific integrity and ensure the future of physiological discovery. Use your voice to shape the policies that impact research, education and the scientific community.
- Participate in APS advocacy (time commitment varies based on interest and availability).
- Share your stories or experiences for possible use in advocacy (5–20 minutes).
- Share your expertise in areas such as novel alternative methods, peer review policy, other areas (5–60 minutes).
APS offers a wide range of awards and fellowships each year to recognize and support the physiology community. Members play a key role in this process by helping ensure applications and submissions are reviewed thoughtfully and fairly.
- Review award applications (time commitment varies).
- Serve as a presentation judge (2–4 week commitment).
- Review abstracts for APS meetings (time commitment varies).
APS thrives on the expertise and perspectives of members across many areas of physiology. Share your knowledge and experience by contributing to programs, resources and initiatives that support the community.
- Be a webinar speaker or moderator (4–6 month commitment).
- Write for the I Spy Physiology blog (time commitment varies).
- Volunteer with the Center for Physiology Education (time commitment varies).
- Provide feedback on APS initiatives or resources (time commitment varies).
Serving on a committee, subcommittee or section is a meaningful way to support the Society’s mission and gain leadership experience.
- Serve on an APS committee (three-year commitment).
- Serve on a section steering committee (three-year commitment).
- Serve in an ad hoc role on a subcommittee (time commitment varies).
APS connects a multidisciplinary community of scientists and educators from around the world. Member leaders help strengthen these connections by creating opportunities for networking, mentorship and collaboration.
- Serve as a mentor at the American Physiology Summit (time commitment varies).
- Host a coffee chat (2–3 month commitment).
- Lead virtual events in your time zone (2–3 month commitment).
APS journals rely on dedicated reviewers and editorial board members to maintain the high standards and scientific rigor the physiology community depends on. By contributing your expertise, you help ensure the continued publication of high-quality research.
- Serve as a journal reviewer (time commitment varies).
- Serve on an APS editorial board (time commitment varies).
- Serve as a Guest Editor for an APS Call for Papers (time commitment varies).
