Membership Fees

• Any individual who has a professional or academic background related to neuroscience is eligible to be a Regular member.
• Regular members are eligible to vote and hold volunteer leader positions on SfN committees
• See  Member Benefits  for full list of benefits

• Any individual who has obtained their doctoral degree and is currently working in a postdoctoral position or equivalent is eligible to be a Postdoctoral member.
• Individuals are eligible for Postdoctoral membership for a period of up to six years
• Postdoctoral members can request an extension beyond the six-year limit, but must provide documentation confirming eligibility to  membership@sfn.org
• See  Member Benefits  for full list of benefits

• Students enrolled in graduate programs at degree-granting institutions of higher education can apply for Graduate student membership (proof of enrollment is required)
• Graduate student members may maintain their student membership for up to two years past graduation unless they become eligible for Postdoctoral or Regular membership within that time
• Visit Member Benefits for full list of benefits

• Students enrolled in programs at undergraduate degree-granting institutions can apply for Undergraduate student membership (proof of enrollment is required)
• Undergraduate student members may maintain their undergraduate membership for up to two years past graduation unless they become eligible for a graduate student, postdoctoral, or regular membership during that time

Scientists who have reached emeritus status at their institutions can keep in touch with SfN and share insight about the field with others. Receive access to ALL of SfN's Member Benefits without dues, PLUS complimentary annual meeting registration.

Requirements:

• Be a current Regular member of SfN
• Submit your intent to renew with written verification from your institution on your Emeritus status to membership@sfn.org

• As of 2025, Affiliate membership will be discontinued. All previous affiliate members will be eligible for Regular membership.

• Members currently residing in developing countries (as classified by the World Bank) are eligible for reduced membership rates and sponsorship exceptions
• Applications for membership in these reduced dues categories must include a primary address within the Category I, II or III country
• See Information for Members in Developing Countries for rates and details