December 13, 2017
Sigma Xi's membership dues will increase in fiscal year 2019, which begins July 1, 2018. You can lock in your current rate for up to five years by renewing your membership before December 31, 2017.
The increase, approved by the Board of Directors, will allow Sigma Xi to provide more opportunities for members to be involved in Society activities and stay informed about issues and events important to the research community.
This year, membership dues allowed the Society to:
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become the first major scientific partner of the March for Science, a worldwide show of support for scientific research
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work with ScienceDebate to inform voters about their candidates' science and technology positions
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rally members and the public around the scientific excitement for the solar eclipse
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redesign the American Scientist website
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recognize the work of Sigma Xi chapters, which carry out the Society's mission of supporting researchers and the public understanding of science in their communities
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host a symposium, which included public events, to discuss current research on how climate change affects human health and the environment
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speak out on issues in the research community, such as President Donald Trump's executive order to prevent citizens of certain countries from entering the United States, open access publishing, Congress's spending caps on research, the violent acts in Charlottesville, Virginia, and proposed cuts to graduate student tax provisions
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support students and early career researchers through research competitions and new partnerships with STEM in the Park and the National Postdoctoral Association.
The new membership rates will be as follows. Prices are shown in US dollars.
Dues rates for membership with digital OR print subscription to American Scientist
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Category
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FY2018 rate
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FY2019 rate
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Regular
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$100
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$125
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Student
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$35
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$40
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Transitional*
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$45
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$55
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Unemployed
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$45
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$45 (no change)
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* Members are eligible for the transitional rate for up to three years after their graduation date.
Members who wish to receive a digital AND print subscription to American Scientist will pay $20 more.
Fees
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Category
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FY2018 rate
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FY2019 rate
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Promotion fees for
associate to full membership
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$10
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$10 (no change)
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Initiation fees for new members
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$20
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$20 (no change)
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If you have questions, please contact membership@sigmaxi.org.