Join a growing group of students, scholars and professionals who are interested in neuroethics and the ethical, legal, clinical, social, and policy considerations raised by brain sciences and technology.
Renew
We have detailed membership renewal instructions to help guide you through this process. If you need assistance making changes to your account or you need a new dues invoice, please reach out to INS staff at staff@neuroethicssociety.org.
Benefits
Members join to interact, learn, and participate in an inclusive and interdisciplinary community advancing dialogue and neuroethics research. All paying members qualify for exclusive benefits.
- Discounts on meetings and journals
- Access to members-only programs
- Eligibility for leadership positions and awards
- Early notice about calls for research and proposals
Discounts
Groups
Groups of five (5) or more people who work or study at an institution, center, department, or research lab are eligible to get a 10% discount on their annual member dues. This discount is available if the members pay individually or the institution will pay one invoice on their behalf.
Submit details for each group member through the form. Also email staff@neuroethicssociety.org to confirm receipt of information and to address any remaining questions.
Levels / Pricing
Professionals
All working professionals no longer considered a student or trainee as defined below. This also includes retired professionals and individuals holding emeritus positions.
Rates for professional members (and retirees) are based on annual income. Identify your salary range in U.S. Dollars (USD). If necessary, use a currency calculator to convert your annual income to USD.
| Member Type | Annual Salary Range | Rate |
| Professional | Under $30,000 (USD) | $50 |
| Professional | $30,001–$50,000 | $60 |
| Professional | $50,001–$75,000 | $75 |
| Professional | $75,001–$100,000 | $100 |
| Professional | $100,001–$150,000 | $125 |
| Professional | $150,001–$200,000 | $150 |
| Professional | $200,001 and up | $175 |
| Sustainer | Any | $450 |
Sustainer
Our new Sustainer level provides an additional way to support the Society through membership and help strengthen its financial foundation. This option is available to all members, regardless of career level or annual salary. Thank you for considering this option when renewing your membership!
Students
Any person who is currently enrolled in or has been accepted to a degree-granting program at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. This also includes those attending pre-university post-secondary institutions such as CEGEPs, sixth form colleges, lycées, etc. Students in secondary school (high school) may join the Society.
Membership rates for students and trainees are based on the context of their local economies. We use the economy designations set by the World Bank to determine ‘high income’ and ‘low / middle income’ economies. Generally use your primary country of residence for this purpose. If you associate with multiple countries, you may select ‘low/middle income’ if any country with which you associate is in this classification.
| Member Type | High-Income Economy | Low / Middle Economy |
| Student | $30 | $15 |
Trainees
Any person who has obtained a doctoral degree and is currently in a postdoctoral position. This includes those working as a medical residents or fellows, judicial law clerks or articled students at law firms, research assistants, and contract or sessional lecturers/instructors in their first or second years out of graduate training. Recent graduates who have not yet started a trainee or professional appointment, may join or renew their membership as a student.
Membership rates for students and trainees are based on the context of their local economies. We use the economy designations set by the World Bank to determine ‘high income’ and ‘low / middle income’ economies. Generally use your primary country of residence for this purpose. If you associate with multiple countries, you may select ‘low/middle income’ if any country with which you associate is in this classification.
| Member Type | High-Income Economy | Low / Middle Economy |
| Trainee | $50 | $25 |
Subscribers
Any person can sign up through our membership form as a subscriber to get our email newsletter and announcements. There are no annual dues for the subscriber level.
No annual dues.