As an APS member, you drive our vital mission to advance science, understand life and improve health. The Society strives to keep you informed of the latest discoveries, assist you in your career and enable the highest level of collaboration with our growing community.
Select Your Preferred Method to Renew Your Membership
To renew online, please select the "Renew My Membership" button below and log into your account. From there, pay your open membership dues order. If you do not see an open order in your account, please contact the Membership Department .
If you have forgotten your password, you may reset it by clicking “Forgot Password” on the account login page.
Renew My MembershipTo renew by fax, send your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card information to +1.301.634.7418. Be sure to include credit card number, the full name on the card and expiration date.
Complete the Membership Contact Form or call +01.301.634.7171 to request bank wire transfer details.
Complete the form at the bottom of this webpage and a Membership Team staff member will be in touch with you.
Emeritus membership is designed for current regular members who wish to continue to be a part of the Society’s mission post-retirement. You must be a regular member in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years, over the age of 65 and fully retired from active employment.
Has unemployment or other unforeseen financial hardship affected your ability to pay your membership dues? APS has established a membership fund, partially supported by the donations of current members, to assist you with your dues.
If you reside in a resource-restricted country as defined by the World Bank, you qualify for a reduced membership dues rate.
1-2 years - no discount
3-4 years - 5% off per year for regular membership
5+ years - 10% off per year for regular membership
Resource-restricted country rates are not eligible for multi-year membership.
The American Physiological Society and Association of Chairs of Departments of Physiology (ACDP) are committed to advancing the discipline of physiology. Dual membership is available to both new and renewing members of either organization. Not only do Department Chairs receive an additional savings on their APS membership, but twice the valuable member benefits. Learn more and become a dual member today.
Membership dues are nonrefundable, nontransferable, nor prorated. APS members can cancel their membership at any time; however, no portion of their membership dues shall be prorated or refunded.
APS membership is nontransferable and belongs to the individual, not the institution or corporation. Individual members may take their membership with them when they change employment. Members are responsible for updating their information with APS. This nontransfer policy also applies to institutional and corporate membership agreements.
Need to Reactivate Your APS Membership?
If your membership has lapsed and you wish to reinstate your membership, please complete the form below. APS Bylaws require payment in full of lapsed dues to reinstate and retain your join date/membership tenure. Once the form has been reviewed, the Membership Team will be in touch with you to provide next steps.
If you do not wish to retain your join date/membership tenure by requesting reinstatement, you may rejoin the Society online using your existing APS account.
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