APS has created four different membership levels to support members at every stage of their professional journey. Choose the membership that is right for you.
Regular ($220)
Designed for those engaged in physiological work, related disciplines or involved in the promotion of these disciplines. This includes researchers, scientists, educators and anyone that supports the mission of the Society.
Groundbreaking research valued at over $16,000
- Free online access to 13 original research and two review journals including our newest journal Function
- Free online access to APS Journal Legacy Content
- Free online access to Comprehensive Physiology
- Free print subscription to Physiology, The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) and Advances in Physiology Education
- Discounted article processing fees for first or last authors
- Free online access to books and the option to buy print copies at a discounted price
- Get updates on research funding and animal welfare issues bi-weekly in the APS News Update, monthly in Science Policy News and bi-monthly in TPM
- Apply and serve as peer reviewers for the APS journals building your CV
Expand your network and grow your career
- Participate on APS discipline-specific sections and interest groups
- Network and collaborate with colleagues in your field at APS meetings and events
- As a voting member, help guide the future of the Society
- Chair and other leadership opportunities within APS committees, sections and task forces
- Access career development resources
- Access to jobs listings plus ability to post job openings for free or at a discounted price
- Multiple opportunities to serve as a mentor
Collaborate at meetings and conferences
- Discounted registration to meetings and events including the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology
- Sponsor more than one contributed paper at a scientific meeting
- Organize a conference in your interest area with planning and financial support from APS
Honors and awards
- Eligible to apply for the $1.2 million in Society awards distributed annually
- Access to section awards, honors and activities
- Opportunity to be awarded the Society's distinguished Fellow of the APS (FAPS) honor
Your voice on Capitol Hill
- Access to web-based resources on research advocacy and current issues
- Advocating for research on Capitol Hill
Trainee ($50)
Designed for postdoctoral fellows and early-career professionals who are within three years of receiving their terminal degree.
Groundbreaking research valued at over $16,000
- Free online access to 13 original research and two review journals including our newest journal Function
- Free online access to APS Journal Legacy Content
- Free online access to Comprehensive Physiology
- Free print subscription to Physiology, The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) and Advances in Physiology Education
- Discounted article processing fees for first or last authors
- Free online access to books and the option to buy print copies at a discounted price
- Get updates on research funding and animal welfare issues bi-weekly in the APS News Update, monthly in Science Policy News and bi-monthly in TPM
- Apply and serve as peer reviewers for the APS journals building your CV
Expand your network and grow your career
- Participate on APS discipline-specific sections and interest groups
- Network and collaborate with colleagues in your field at APS meetings and events
- As a voting member, help guide the future of the Society
- Chair the Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Access career and professional development resources
- Access to jobs listings plus ability to post job openings for free or at a discounted price
Collaborate at meetings and conferences
- Discounted registration to meetings and events including the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology
- Sponsor more than one contributed paper at a scientific meeting
- Organize a conference in your interest area with planning and financial support from APS
Honors and awards
- Eligible to apply for the $1.2 million in Society awards distributed annually
- Access to section awards, honors and activities
Your voice on Capitol Hill
- Access to web-based resources on research advocacy and current issues
- Advocating for research on Capitol Hill
Student ($25)
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students as well as those that have completed their baccalaureate degree within the last five years.
Groundbreaking research valued at over $16,000
- Free online access to 13 original research and two review journals including our newest journal Function
- Free online access to APS Journal Legacy Content
- Free online access to Comprehensive Physiology
- Free print subscription to Physiology, The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) and Advances in Physiology Education (graduate students only)
- Discounted article processing fees for first or last authors (graduate students only)
- Free online access to books and the option to buy print copies at a discounted price
- Get updates on research funding and animal welfare issues bi-weekly in the APS News Update, monthly in Science Policy News and bi-monthly in TPM
Expand your network and grow your career
- Participate on APS discipline-specific sections and interest groups
- Network and collaborate with colleagues in your field at APS meetings and events
- As a voting member, help guide the future of the Society
- Access career and professional development resources
- Access to the APS jobs board
Collaborate at meetings and conferences
- Discounted registration to meetings and events including the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology
Honors and awards
- Eligible to apply for the $1.2 million in Society awards distributed annually
- Access to section awards, honors and activities
Your voice on Capitol Hill
- Access to web-based resources on research advocacy and current issues
- Advocating for research on Capitol Hill
Emeritus (Complimentary)
Designed for current members that wish to continue to be a part of the Society’s mission post-retirement. Must be in good standing for 10 consecutive years and over the age of 65.
Groundbreaking research
- Free online access to 13 original research and two review journals including our newest journal Function
- Free online access to APS Journal Legacy Content
- Free online access to Comprehensive Physiology
- Free print subscription to The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) and Advances in Physiology Education
- Free online access to books and the option to buy print copies at a discounted price
- Get updates on research funding and animal welfare issues bi-weekly in the APS News Update, monthly in Science Policy News and bi-monthly in TPM
Expand your network
- Participate on APS discipline-specific sections and interest groups
- Network and collaborate with colleagues in your field at APS meetings and events
- Discounted registration to meetings and events including the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology
Honors
- Access to section awards, honors and activities
- Opportunity to be awarded the Society's distinguished Fellow of the APS (FAPS) honor
Your voice on Capitol Hill
- Access to web-based resources on research advocacy and current issues
- Advocating for research on Capitol Hill
If you reside in a resource-restricted country as defined by the World Bank, you qualify for a reduced membership dues rate.
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