Full membership
As a Full Member you have access to our large and growing network of physiologists, as well as grants and schemes to support you in your career.
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For established and early career physiologists, scientists, and clinicians in academic, industry or the healthcare sector. You must have at least four years’ experience in physiology or a related discipline and/or an appropriate qualification (e.g. a PhD in physiology, or a related subject or an MD).
How much does it cost?
Within five years of your PhD:
Membership is £4.91 per month if you are within five years of your PhD (or less than nine years since undergraduate) and you pay via Direct Debit. If you would prefer to pay annually, the cost will be £59 per annum.
More than five years’ experience since PhD:
For those who have more than five years’ experience since PhD, membership is £9.83 per month by Direct Debit or £118 per annum.
Paying via Direct Debit
Spread the cost of membership across the year by paying in monthly instalments. Paying via Direct Debit is straightforward and allows you to renew your membership automatically, saving you time and, crucially, ensuring uninterrupted access to member benefits and maintaining your membership record. This allows you to build up consecutive membership and unlock our grant opportunities. Plus, no more emails reminding you that it is time to renew!
You can cancel your direct debit payment anytime via your mobile banking app.
Pay for 3 years of Full Membership in one go to receive a 10% discount
Members also have the option to pay for 3 years of membership in one lump sum for a 10% overall discount.
Please email membership@physoc.org if you wish to access this offer.
What are the benefits?
- Discounted registration rates at most Society Events
- Higher level grant funding for travel, outreach and training
- Free online access to The Journal of Physiology, and Open Access titles Experimental Physiology and Physiological Reports
- Quarterly members’ magazine, Physiology News
- Full voting rights at The Society’s General Meetings
- 35% discount on Wiley books
- 50% reduced rate on membership of the Royal Society of Biology for the first two years
How do I apply?
Click on Join now. Ensure that you have your most up to date CV and details of how you meet the requirements.
Membership Code of Professional Conduct: All members must abide by our Code of Conduct.
How do I pay?
We accept the following payment methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Direct Debit for UK Account Holders. Download the direct debit instructions for your bank for your bank which must be posted to us. We will not accept electronic or faxed instructions.
Download the Membership Direct Debit Payment Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact membership@physoc.org
Membership discounts
We offer a 50% discount on membership fees for:
- Anyone living in a country that is listed by the World Bank as a low-income economy, lower-middle income economy or upper-middle income economy (You must be living in this country at the time of applying for membership);
- Anyone on a career break (one year discount only);
- Anyone on maternity or shared parental leave (maximum of one year discount).
If this applies to you please write to us at membership@physoc.org.
Retiring
If you are retiring, you can renew onto Retired membership on our member portal. Retired Members can access all the usual benefits of membership and attend Society meetings at a reduced cost, for £17 a year. If you would like to transfer to Retired membership before your annual renewal is due, please email membership@physoc.org.
Tax relief
If you pay your own Society membership subscription and are a UK taxpayer, you can claim the tax back on your annual membership fee. Further details can be found online.