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.
Join nowWho can apply?
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).
What are the benefits?
- Full voting rights
- Eligibility to apply to the Board of Trustees
- Tier 1 – discounted registration rates at most Society events
- Eligible to apply for Society grants
- Free online access to The Journal of Physiology
- 10% APC discount for Open Access title Experimental Physiology
- 20% APC discount for Open Access titles The Journal of Precision Medicine: Health and Disease and The Journal of Nutritional Physiology
- Access to the latest edition of our member magazine, Physiology News
- Access to the Training Hub
- Access to the Physiology Grants Directory
- 50% reduced rate of membership of the Royal Society of Biology for the first two years
*Trustees are eligible to chair either the Governance Committees (Finance, Nominations, Remunerations) or Advisory Committees (Publications, Scientific Conferences, EDI, Policy).
How much does it cost?
Full Membership (Rate 1): Within five years of your PhD:
- Membership is £4.91 per month (£2.46 from 1 January 2026) 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 (£29.50 from 1 January 2026).
Full Membership (Rate 2*): More than five years’ experience since PhD:
- For those who have more than five years’ experience since PhD, membership is £9.83 per month (£4.92 from 1 January 2026) by Direct Debit
- If you would prefer to pay annually the cost will be £118 per annum (£59 from 1 January 2026).
*Editorial Board members of Society journals will still be eligible for Full Membership of the Society which is awarded to individuals when they join the Board.
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
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.
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.
Retired Membership
- Current Full Members can let us know when they want to move to a retired membership
- Retired Members can access all the usual benefits of membership and attend Society meetings at a reduced Tier 1 cost
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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 (£8.50 per year from 1 January 2026). 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.