Postgraduate membership
As a Postgraduate Member, you have access to a large and growing network of physiologists and are eligible for grants and schemes to support your career.
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For those studying, training or working in physiology with less than four years’ experience since completing an undergraduate degree.
Please note: you may also be eligible for Full Membership.
How much does it cost?
Postgraduate membership annual subscription fees are £34 per annum.
In 2025, Postgraduate membership annual subscription fees will be £35 per annum, this is as standard and in line with inflation.
The Society will process your data in accordance with our Fair Processing Notice.
What are the benefits?
- Free or discounted registration rates at most Society Events
- Grant funding for travel, outreach and training
- Eligibility for many schemes under Supporting You
- Free online access to The Journal of Physiology, and Open Access titles Experimental Physiology and Physiological Reports.
- Quarterly Members’ magazine, Physiology News
- 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 and you will be taken to the online application form. As part of your application you will be required to provide a letter of support from your supervisor, confirming your PhD, or a CV outlining your past and current working experience.
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.
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.
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.