Ordinary membership

An Ordinary Membership is suitable for you if you are a researcher with more than five years postdoctoral experience, working at an advanced level for a recognised institution.

Why join?

As an Ordinary Member you will benefit from:

  • Free online access to The Journal of Physiology and Experimental Physiology
  • Discounted attendance at Society Meetings
  • Access to grant funding
  • The ability to propose new Members to The Society
  • Access to a wide range of Special Interest Groups – an invaluable resource of like-minded individuals
  • Full voting rights at General Meetings
  • 25% discount on Wiley-Blackwell books
  • Access to a host of online features including forums and Member directories.

What do I need to do?

To join as an Ordinary Member, there are a few criteria you need to meet. You are required to have:

Presented a Communication or Demonstration to The Society and published one paper on a physiological topic in The Journal of Physiology, Experimental Physiology or another peer-reviewed journal.

Or…

Published two papers on a physiological topic in The Journal of Physiology, Experimental Physiology or another peer-reviewed journal.

Or..

You can submit teaching materials in place of peer-reviewed papers or demonstrations. All we ask for is two teaching products, or one teaching product and a communication, demonstration or publication.

Finally, you will also need a proposer – someone who has been an Ordinary Member of The Society for three years. If you need help finding a proposer, we are happy to help: just contact membership@physoc.org or call 020 7269 5728

Complete an application form

To apply for a new Ordinary Membership or renew an existing one, please visit our Online Applications Service area.