ASSC
Membership Options
IMPORTANT UPDATE
ASSC is transitioning to a new membership platform, Conference Manager, effective immediately. The current platform will be deactivated on January 1, 2026.
Additionally, we are moving to a fixed yearly membership term, which will now run from September 1 to August 31 each year.
As a result of these changes, ALL New Members and those members who need to re-establish their membership record must create an account on the new platform prior to Dec 31, 2025.
We have the following ASSC subscriptions available
Student Member
Available to students currently enrolled in a degree in an accredited program. The applicant’s research interests, and major project should match with the general research areas promoted by the ASSC. In addition to the usual member benefits, student members are eligible for various ASSC programs and scholarships, including student activities at annual meetings.
Membership Fees
- US$49 / one year
Regular Member
(without voting privileges) Available to applicants with a degree from an accredited University and an interest in the promotion or pursuit of the scientific study of consciousness as defined by the ASSC.
Membership Fees
- US$99 / one year
Full-voting Member
Available to applicants with 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. In addition, members meeting these criteria will be entitled to vote on official ASSC matters such as Board elections.
Membership Fees
- US$99 / one year or
- US$750 for a lifetime membership
Registration Process
2. Select the relevant membership option
3. Complete and Submit Application
Your membership application will be reviewed by the membership committee to determine the appropriate membership category based on your information provided.
4. Complete your Payment
5. Wait for Approval
You’ll be notified by Conference Manager once the review process is complete.
Special Considerations
In extreme circumstances, individuals who do not fulfil the above criteria may apply for special consideration. This application must be supported by two Full-Voting members, in the form of an email to the ASSC secretary.
“We welcome volunteers who wish to contribute to the organizational and technical functioning of the Society.”
– The Secretary