Membership

The Genetics Society is a Learned Society that brings together and supports researchers in the UK studying genomes, genes and gene action. Keep up to date with the latest developments in genetics research by joining now.

Genetics Society member

Membership Cost

Undergraduate Member – ÂŁ10.00

Postgraduate Member – ÂŁ30.00

Full Member – ÂŁ50.00

Life Membership – Free
Life membership is available to members who have reached retirement age. If you qualify for this please contact theteam@genetics.org.uk.

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Membership Benefits

1   Reduced Genetics Society Meeting registration fees at:

  • Occasional spring symposia, often held in conjunction with other societies.
  • A two-day scientific meeting in November on a topical area of interest incorporating the AGM.
  • Special Interest Group short meetings on topics of special interest.

2   Access to generous grants

3    Hard copies of the biannual Genetics Society Magazine

4    Free online access to the Genetics Society Journal, Heredity, to access Heredity sign in to mySociety then from the top menu select Membership > Heredity.

5    Financial support for members wishing to organise one-off meetings

6    50% discount on Royal Society of Biology (RSB) membership for your first two years.

  •  To apply and ensure that you receive the discount, please contact Karen Patel, stating that you are a member of the Genetics Society

Membership Benefits

Reduced Genetics Society Meetings registration fees

Access to generous grants

Hard copies of the biannual Genetics Society Magazine

Free online access to the Genetics Society Journal, Heredity

Financial support for those wishing to organise one-o meetings

50% discount on Royal Society of Biology membership for first 2 years