Join SICB or Renew Membership
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Applications and dues renewals can be submitted online onSICB's secure server.
Fax or Postal Mail
Alternatively, download and print thePDF file of the form
and submit with payment by mail, or by fax to the SICB Business Office.
If you don't know whether you have paid for the year already, check your membership status by locating your entry in the member directory and choosing the update/status link on the lower left of your entry.
Payment can be made with credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover or Mastercard), Personal Check or Money Order in US Funds only. Faxed applications with Credit Card information should be sent to 703-790-2672. Mailed applications should be sent with payment to:
SICB
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd Suite 402
McLean VA 22101
Student Member Types
1. Student in Training (SIT)
Any undergraduate college or upper level high school student who has demonstrated a precocious and clear-cut understanding of science which should lead to Full Membership at a later date may hold this membership. Normally an individual may not hold SIT Membership for more than five years, after which he/she is eligible for Student Membership. SIT Members shall receive announcements of meetings and all Society publications. They may neither vote, nor hold office. A SIT Member may present one paper at each meeting of the Society, under sponsorship of a member, after first having given a presentation at a recognized local, regional, or national scientific meeting.
Student members applying for membership must have the signature of a sponsor. A sponsor must be a current member of the society in good standing. First year students require a letter of recommendation from a member of society in addition to the signature in the SPONSORSHIP section of the application. If your have completed the first year of advanced study the signature of sponsor is all that is required.
2. Student Members
Any graduate student in biological science who has been nominated by a Full Member of the Society shall be eligible for Student Membership. An individual may hold Student Membership for a maximum of six years. After six years, the Student Member who has completed a doctorate shall automatically be promoted to Full Membership. A Student Member may request a limited extension of Student Membership by written request to the Business Office. Student Members shall receive announcements of meetings and all Society publications. Student Members may vote but may not hold office. A Student Member may present one paper or poster at each meeting of the Society under sponsorship of a Full Member.
