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Join 37,000 of Your Peers Worldwide Who Call º£½ÇÉçÇøappHome
With an º£½ÇÉçÇøappMembership, you'll get access to various perks and opportunities like:
- Unlock exclusive discounted rates on ASM’s premiere conferences, webinars, and professional development courses.
- Connect with a global network and stay at the forefront of your field.
- Gain recognition by publishing at discounted rates in our ASM’s top-ranked peer-reviewed journals.
- Access career support through exclusive grants, awards, and mentorship programs, providing you with the resources and guidance to excel.
º£½ÇÉçÇøapphelps you advance your research, network with experts, and significantly boost your career.
Membership Levels
Wherever you are in your career, º£½ÇÉçÇøappis here to support you and help you advance. Learn more about º£½ÇÉçÇøappmembership levels and choose one that best fits your needs.
º£½ÇÉçÇøappmembership runs on a calendar year basis and expires on December 31, 2024.
Full
Access to all benefits; the best option for students, professionals, or retirees.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Up to 40% discount on º£½ÇÉçÇøappMeetings
- Up to 50% discount on author fees
- Networking and research opportunities in º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect
- Access to travel grants and awards
- $215 Premium
- $125 Medical Lab Scientist
- $105 Contributing
- $50 Postdoctoral
- $35 Student
- $0 Emeritus
Global Outreach
Full membership available to members in specifically designated countries.
See full country list.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Network of global ambassadors
- Subscription to all º£½ÇÉçÇøappJournals
- Up to 50% discount on author fees and 40% discount on meetings.
- Networking and research opportunities in º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect
- Access to travel grants and awards
- $0 Contributing
- $0 Postdoctoral
- $0 Student
Basic
Introductory, online-only membership.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Stay connected to the microbial science community
- Up to 50% discount on author fees
- Access to º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect, an online community
- Receive ASM's e-newsletter
- $55 Supporting
Please note that supporting membership does not qualify for discounts on meetings registration fees, including º£½ÇÉçÇøappMicrobe 2024. If you wish to receive member-exclusive registration rates, join as a full member.
Full
Access to all benefits; the best option for students, professionals, or retirees.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Up to 40% discount on º£½ÇÉçÇøappMeetings
- Up to 50% discount on author fees
- Networking and research opportunities in º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect
- Access to travel grants and awards
- $215 Premium
- $125 Medical Lab Scientist
- $105 Contributing
- $50 Postdoctoral
- $35 Student
- $0 Emeritus
Global Outreach
Full membership available to members in specifically designated countries.
See full country list.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Network of global ambassadors
- Subscription to all º£½ÇÉçÇøappJournals
- Up to 50% discount on author fees and 40% discount on meetings.
- Networking and research opportunities in º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect
- Access to travel grants and awards
- $0 Contributing
- $0 Postdoctoral
- $0 Student
Basic
Introductory, online-only membership.
Gain access to the benefits below:
- Stay connected to the microbial science community
- Access to º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect, an online community
- Receive ASM's e-newsletter
- $55 Supporting
Please note that supporting membership does not qualify for discounts on meetings registration fees, including º£½ÇÉçÇøappMicrobe 2024. If you wish to receive member-exclusive registration rates, join as a full member.
Global Outreach Countries
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Cote d'Ivoire
Cuba
Dem. People's Rep of Korea
Dem. Rep. of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Kenya
Kiribati
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao PDR
Laos
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Rwanda
Sao Tome Principe
Samoa
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tuvalu
Ukraine
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Compare Membership Levels
See details of member benefits →
Scroll right to see comparison of all membership levels.
| Membership Benefits | Full | Global Outreach | Basic |
| Access to º£½ÇÉçÇøappJournal subscriptions
One free review journal for Premium members. |
✓ | Free | |
| Subscription to the weekly º£½ÇÉçÇøappNewsDigest
AI-powered service that tailors news updates, allowing you to stay informed about scientific developments important to you. |
✓ | ||
| Eligibility for awards, grants, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discounts on º£½ÇÉçÇøappevents, books & journals | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discounts on º£½ÇÉçÇøappwebinars and education courses
MLS member can also access $5 CPHM webinars for CE credit. |
✓ | ✓ | |
| º£½ÇÉçÇøappSalary and Benefit Information
Benchmark your salary and benefits to gain valuable insights into compensation packages across the microbiology industry. |
✓ | ✓ | |
| Save up to 50% on º£½ÇÉçÇøappjournal publication fees
Member discount rates apply for corresponding authors. Global Outreach members may also receive waived publication fees (according to country of residence). |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Journals Club
Join ClinMicro Lab directors in discussing journal articles in clinical microbiology. |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| º£½ÇÉçÇøappConnect
An online community for networking, research, and information. |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microcosm Magazine access
ASM's member magazine, covering the microbial sciences and º£½ÇÉçÇøappnews. |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Career Connections
Unlock career opportunities in microbiology by posting your resume or taking advantage of discounted job board position postings as a member. |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology (PGCM) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Are you experiencing financial hardship?
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to afford membership fees for 2024, your º£½ÇÉçÇøappcommunity is here to continue to support you and your science. º£½ÇÉçÇøappoffers a one-time membership fee waiver for members experiencing financial hardship. Please contact us at  service@asmusa.org  or (202) 942-9319 for information.
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