Becoming a member FAQs
How do I know if my membership application has been accepted?
How long does it take to process my membership application?
Membership will commence after payment by credit or debit card has been made.
If you apply for membership and we don't process your application before a deadline, for example, for a grant application, email [email protected] and be assured that your email will be responded to.
If you apply for membership and you have a query with the application please email [email protected] , and for example, for a grant application, email [email protected]
When will my membership start / end
Your membership begins on the day that you make your membership payment.
Your expiry date can be found on your:
- membership welcome email
How will I know if my payment has been successful
I cannot register as a new member because my email address is already in use.
Please don’t create a new profile, but email ([email protected]) or phone us (020 7685 2600) and we will provide you with your login details. You can then log in and apply for membership from there.
I submitted my membership application but I need to amend/add some information to it. How can I do this?
I didn’t finish my online membership application. How can I complete it?
I can’t log into my member profile as my username or password is not recognised. What can I do?
If you still have problems logging in, contact [email protected] and we will help you.
How much does membership cost?
What membership category should I apply for?
You can apply for an early career scientist membership if you have graduated with a PhD, up to five years after your graduation date.
Apply for a full membership if you are a practising biologist, an academic or a researcher.
How do I apply for membership?
Renewing your membership FAQs
I am no longer a student or early career scientist. How can I change my membership category?
If you are an early career scientist and your PhD graduation date passes five years, you will automatically be offered a full membership at the next renewal date.
How do I renew my membership?
How do I know if my payment was successful?
I cannot register as a new member because my email address is already in use.
Please don’t create a new profile, but email ([email protected]) or phone us (020 7685 2600) and we will provide you with your login details. You can then log in and apply for membership from there.
I submitted my membership application but I need to amend/add some information to it. How can I do this?
Go to the members’ area on our website and log in. Click on ‘edit your membership application’ on the left and amend or add information to your application.
I finished my online application but the payment was unsuccessful. How I can finalise my payment?
Go to the members’ area on our website and log in. Click on ‘my account’ at the top of the page, and then the ‘make a payment’ from the drop-down menu. Select the outstanding payment and then ‘make payment’.
I finished my online application but the payment was unsuccessful. How I can finalise my payment?
I didn’t finish my online membership application. How can I complete it?
We email you temporary login details when you apply with an incomplete application. When you are ready to complete the application, go to the members’ area on our website and log in. Click on ‘complete your membership application’, and then finish and submit your application.
I don’t have the required documentation for my membership application. What can I do?
We email you temporary login details when you apply with an incomplete application. When you have the documents we need, go to the members’ area on our website and log in. Click on ‘edit your membership application’, attach the documents and submit your application.
I can’t log into my member profile as my username or password is not recognised. What can I do
If you copy and paste your username and password from an email that we sent, be careful not to select any blank spaces before or after as these count as characters and so your login details will be incorrect.
If you still have problems logging in, contact admin[email protected] and we will help you.
What documentation do I need to provide in order to become a member?
What documentation do I need to provide in order to become a member?
If you download and complete a paper application form, the documents should be emailed, faxed to us with your form.
How much does membership cost?
What membership category should I apply for?
You can apply for an early career scientist membership if you have graduated with a PhD, up to five years after your graduation date.
Apply for a full membership if you are a practising biologist, an academic or a researcher.
How do I apply for membership?