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Membership Types and Fees

Members

Those persons who are or have been engaged in the practice of medical research, including postgraduate students.

Student / Overseas / Retired Members

Persons whose income is less than the current full-time base RTP stipend rate due to the fact that they are either studying full time in the area of medical research or retired from medical research.

Honorary Life Members

Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the health and medical research effort in Australia. Must be nominated by the Board of Directors and elected at an Annual General Meeting by the affirmative vote of three‑quarters of the Members present and voting.

Undergraduate Subscribers

The free subscriber category is available to undergraduate students with an interest in health and medical research. The benefits are access to member communications and member rates at events, but undergraduate subscribers are not eligible for prizes at ASMR scientific meetings.

Affiliated Members

Those persons who are or have been engaged in the practice of medical research, including postgraduate students.

Associate Members

Foundations and Patient Support Groups.

Supporting Members

Companies and organisations with an interest in health and medical research who support the objectives of the ASMR.

ASMR’s Membership Fee structure is changing!

ASMR has introduced a simplified fee structure, which will apply from 15 December 2025:

  • standard membership fee: $170 per annum;
  • student, retired and overseas members receive a 50% discount, i.e., $85 per annum;
  • three-year memberships will receive a 5% discount, i.e., $484.50 and $242.25

All prices are inclusive of GST, but online payments do incur a processing fee. If you would prefer to pay by direct deposit, please contact katriona@asmr.org.au to obtain an invoice.

NOTE: If you joined ASMR before 1 July 2025: your renewal date will continue to be 30 June each year. If your membership lapses at any time, then your renewal date will become the date on which you renew your membership.

If you joined ASMR after 30 June 2025: your renewal date will be the anniversary of joining ASMR.