MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

As of January 2008, new members will apply to one of the membership categories below. Please note the minimal requirements for membership in each of the categories. All affiliate members will be notified about how to apply for their status to be reviewed when their membership dues are up for renewal.

• Student Member- The applicant is a student working toward a degree in an accredited program. The applicant's research interests and major project matches with the general research areas promoted by the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness. Student member benefits can be found at: http://www.assc.caltech.edu/benefits.htm. Student members are eligible for various ASSC programs and scholarships, including student activities at annual meetings and such.
• Member (without voting privileges)- The applicant has a degree from an accredited University and an interest in the promotion or pursuit of the scientific study of consciousness as defined by the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness. Member benefits can be found at: http://www.assc.caltech.edu/benefits.htm.
• Voting Member*- The applicant has a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least two articles published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals or the equivalent in scholarly output particular to the applicant's discipline. These articles should relate to the scientific, clinical, or philosophical study of consciousness. Member benefits can be found at: http://www.assc.caltech.edu/benefits.htm. In addition, members meeting these criteria will be entitled to vote on official ASSC matters such as Board elections and other issues presented to the membership as they arise.

  * In extreme circumstances, individuals who do not fulfill the above criteria may apply for special consideration. This application must be supported by two voting members, in the form of an email to the membership committee at assc@klab.caltech.edu.

Fees for ASSC members are as follows:

• For applicants enrolled in a regular four year, undergraduate college or university or in a graduate school or its equivalent (e.g., medical school), fees are $30 for one year and $50 for two years.
• For anybody else, fees are $60 for one year, $100 for two years, and $500 for lifetime membership.

We welcome volunteers who wish to contribute to the organizational and technical functioning of the Society.

New registrations and renewals can be completed on-line.

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