Education
Student Chapters
ASBMB Student Chapters are a national community of undergraduate students and faculty members promoting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology research, education and science outreach. ASBMB provides networking and career-development opportunities with grants and awards to support members' academic and career goals.
Student benefits
- ASBMB membership
- Travel awards to attend the ASBMB annual meeting
- Exclusive awards and scholarships
- ASBMB Honor Society (ΧΩΛ)
Faculty benefits
- Funding for undergraduate research
- Funding for K-12 science outreach
- Travel awards to attend the ASBMB annual meeting
- Education and professional development opportunities
Renew your Chapter
Advisers of existing Student Chapters can renew their chapter by logging in to their ASBMB member profile. Your renewal application will be available directly within your profile when the chapter is eligible for renewal.
Before renewing:
- Complete all chapter and member updates in your profile before clicking “Join/Renew”.
- To add or update individuals after submitting your chapter dues, please contact membership@asbmb.org for assistance.
Interested in starting an ASBMB Student Chapter?
Advisers, please complete the New Chapter Request Form to request approval for a new ASBMB Student Chapter. Our team will review your information and contact you with next steps.
Questions? Contact education@asbmb.org.
Purdue University, 2025 Outstanding Chapter.
Eligibility
- All chapters must be sponsored by a faculty adviser who is an active professional member of the ASBMB. This adviser will be the primary contact for the chapter's activities.
- A minimum of five students is required to receive full chapter benefits.
Chapter responsibilities
- Create an organizational structure. We recommend you elect chapter leaders (e.g. president, secretary, treasurer) to share responsibilities.
- Recruit new members.
- Organize science outreach activities.
- Work with other chapters in your region to organize regional meetings.
- Attend the ASBMB annual meeting.
Adviser responsibilities
- Support student activities within the chapter.
- Serve as a mentor for students.
- Share new chapter activities with regional directors or through the Student Chapters Facebook page.
- Encourage applications for ASBMB scholarships and awards.
Individual students interested in Student Chapters
If you are interested in starting a chapter at your institution or are wondering whether your institution already has a chapter, contact education@asbmb.org.
2025–2026 dates and deadlines
| October | Student Chapter 2025–2026 renewals begin |
|---|---|
| Nov. 14 | Chapter renewal deadline for travel award eligibility |
| Dec. 12 | Honor Society application deadline |
| Dec. 12 | Outstanding Chapter Award deadline |
| March 7–10 | ASBMB Annual Meeting |
| March 11 | Student Chapter Outreach Grant deadline |
| March 11 | Undergraduate Research Award deadline |
| April 30 | Marion B. Sewer Scholarship deadline |
Additional resources
Awards
Apply for awards to help pay for meetings, outreach and attending the ASBMB Annual Meeting.
Honor Society
The ASBMB Honor Society recognizes undergraduate students for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments and outreach activities.
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Student starts chapter to make science the focus
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Building a focus on research
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