Who should join the ISSCR?
ISSCR membership is open to those who have manifested a continuous interest in any discipline important to stem cell research as evidenced by work in the field, original contributions, and attendance at meetings concerning stem cell research.

What benefits does ISSCR membership provide?
Members of ISSCR receive many rewards for belonging to this important international organization, including:

• International networking
• Access to research and best practices
• Reduced registration fees for educational seminars, topical workshops, and meetings
• Subscription to the ISSCR newsletter
• Access to the members' only section of the ISSCR Web site including a searchable member directory
• Participation in the various ISSCR forums and networking opportunities, which provides for the exchange of information
• The right to vote and hold office (Active and Associate Members) and participate on ISSCR Committees

Does ISSCR offer student memberships?
ISSCR offers associate memberships to postdoctoral fellows or graduate students in stem cell research programs.

Where are membership applications?
Applications for ISSCR membership can be downloaded from this page. They are also available by calling ISSCR headquarters at 847-509-1944.

When should you join?
The best time to apply for membership in the ISSCR is now. Fill out your application today.

Why join the ISSCR?
ISSCR was established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and applications.

Membership Categories
Individuals may participate in the Society in the following membership categories:

• Active
• Associate
• Affiliate
• Organizational

Active Membership (Download PDF Application)
Application is open to any person with a doctoral degree or its equivalent who has manifested a continuous interest in any discipline important to stem cell research as evidenced by work in the field, original contributions, and attendance at meetings concerning stem cell research. Individuals who lack a doctorate but have exceptional qualifications are also eligible.

Associate Membership (Download PDF Application)
Application is open to postdoctoral fellows or graduate students in stem cell research programs.

Affiliate Membership (Download PDF Application)
Application is open to individual representatives of industry and others with an interest in stem cell research who do not qualify for Active or Associate membership.

Organizational Membership (Download PDF Application)
Application is open to companies, laboratories and other organizations with an interest in the related fields of stem cell research. The organization must designate one individual to serve as the membership representative to ISSCR.

For more information, contact:

Judy DeAcetis, Administrative Director
International Society For Stem Cell Research
60 Revere Drive, Suite 500
Northbrook, IL 60062 USA
847-509-1944
Fax: 847-480-9282
jdeacetis@isscr.org