If you’re a current BSI member, please make sure your membership category is correct before registering. If you have any questions, please email our membership team at membership@immunology.org.
Early Career/Clinician in training
The Early Career Membership criteria includes any full members in the first seven years following receipt of their PhD.
Complete criteria:
- Scientists working in academia or industry who are in the first seven years following receipt of their PhD, or other professionals of a commercial organisation in the 10 years post their first degree
- Clinicians in training up until receipt of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or a permanent position
- Professionals who have been working in a related field for less than 10 years post their first degree
- Nurses or allied healthcare professionals in their first three years of experience post qualification
Senior (retired) and discounted memberships
If you are currently retired from full-time employment and have been a BSI member for a minimum of 15 years, you are eligible for free membership. We also offer discounted membership fees for different groups. Any member who is on a career break for at least six months or earns less than £25,000 per annum can apply for a 60% discount on their membership fees. Members living in countries defined as a low-income economy by the World Bank and those with UK refugee status may be eligible to claim free membership. Please visit the BSI Membership Frequently Asked Questions page to find out more.
Non-member
Early Career/Clinician in training:
- Scientists working in academia or industry who are in the first seven years following receipt of their PhD, or other professionals of a commercial organisation in the 10 years post their first degree
- Clinicians in training up until receipt of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or a permanent position
- Professionals who have been working in a related field for less than 10 years post their first degree
- Nurses or allied healthcare professionals in their first three years of experience post qualification
Senior (retired) and discounted rate:
- Anyone currently retired from full-time employment
- Anyone on a career break for at least 6 months
- Anyone living and working in a country defined as a low-income economy by the World Bank
- Refugees who meet the UK Government definition of refugee in the Refugee Convention and have been issued with refugee status documentation, including those in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme
Undergraduate
If you are an undergraduate student, you will need to sign up as a BSI member before registering for an event. Undergraduate membership is free. You can sign up to become a member online.
Becoming a BSI member
If you wish to take advantage of these reduced rates for BSI members, please apply for membership prior to registering. If you have any queries, please email membership@immunology.org.
The British Society for Immunology (BSI) represents over 4,000 members around the world from a wide range of sectors and career stages. Being a member of the BSI means being part of the leading charitable organisation for immunology in the UK and one of the largest networks in the world for those interested in the immune system.
BSI members enjoy extensive benefits and can take advantage of opportunities to meet and engage with immunologists, keep up-to-date with the latest science and develop their careers. Membership offers reduced registration fees for our events, including the very popular BSI Congress; access to our grants; a chance to network with our vibrant community with a strong voice to represent immunology at the highest levels; and much more.
For a full list of benefits, please head to our membership page.