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Academic researchers

This category is for members working or studying in academia. 

Career stage Definition Annual fee 3 year fee

Full

Benefits

Scientists working in academia > 7 years post PhD or > 10 years post first degree £95 £256

Early Career

Benefits

Scientists working in academia in their first 7 years from receipt of PhD or up to 10 years post first degree £50 £135

Postgraduate

Benefits

For anyone studying a PhD or Masters in immunology or related subject

£30 £81

Undergraduate

Benefits

For anyone studying for first degree in immunology or related subject

Free  

Senior (Retired)

Benefits

Full members who have been a member for a minimum of 15 years and who is retired from full time employment Free  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that our membership fees increased on 1 July 2023. To view the fees before 1 July, please click here.

Discounted membership fees

If you wish to apply for any of the below, please reach out to us at membership@immunology.org and our friendly membership team will be more than happy to help. Please note, proof must be provided and will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Concessionary

Any member who is on a career break for at least six months and Full Members who earn less than £25,000 per annum can apply for a 60% discount on their membership fees. 

Low-income countries

Members in low-income countries can apply for free membership. This is available for members who are living and working in a country defined as a low-income economy by the World Bank

Refugee status and those seeking asylum 

Members with refugee status and those seeking asylum in the UK can apply for free membership. This is available for members who meet the UK Government definition of refugee in the Refugee Convention and have been issued with refugee status documentation, members in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme for the duration of the scheme (currently 3 years) and members who have left their country of origin and formally applied for asylum in the UK but whose refugee application is being processed. You can find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions