Why International Members Join

When you join the American Physiological Society (APS), you become a part of a global community of biomedical researchers that includes Nobel Prize laureates, highly cited authors, scientific thought leaders and other prestigious researchers. Learn more about the benefits of membership and join today.

"APS is a great organization and I have enjoyed participating in it over the past 25 years very much. It is the organization that is most valuable to me for its international perspective."

–Catherine Notarius, PhD, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada

International Membership Benefits

Access Groundbreaking Research and Authorship Opportunities

• Gain access to 16 original research and review journals and APS Journals Legacy Content online.
• Access the APS Monograph book series free online and purchase print copies at a discounted price.
• Get online access to The Physiologist Magazine, our member-centered publication focused on physiologists and the many ways they are advancing the discipline and attending to the business of science.

Expand Your Global Network and Grow Your Career

• Participate virtually in APS discipline-specific sections and interest groups.
• Access the APS Career Gateway – a comprehensive career development resource featuring core content areas that highlight science communication, teaching strategies and how to design a career pathway.
• Become a reviewer for one of our journals.
• Get involved with the International Committee or an other APS committee and help shape the future of the Society and the discipline of physiology across the globe.
• Attend our virtual event series and access live and on-demand online learning resources.
  
• Access a directory and online community of APS members.

Apply for Awards and Fellowships

• Receive the Society's distinguished Fellow of the APS (FAPS) honor.
• Become eligible to apply for a wide range of Society awards, including:
  • The International Early Career Physiologist (IECP) Travel Awards ($1,000)
  • International Opportunity Program Award ($7,500)
  • Bodil Schmidt-Nielsen Distinguished Mentor and Scientist Award ($1,000)
  • Dale J. Benos Early Career Professional Service Award ($1,000)

Collaborate at Meetings and Conferences In-person or Virtually

• Enjoy discounted registration to conferences and events, including the American Physiology Summit taking place April 23–26, 2026 in Minneapolis.
• Network and collaborate with colleagues in your field at APS conferences and events or attend virtually when available.