Regular

$160/year

Available to anyone with a doctoral degree who has published at least one paper pertaining to biochemistry or molecular biology in a refereed journal. Regular members may hold elective office, endorse new members and sponsor nonmembers at the society's annual meeting.

Industry

$160/year

Available to anyone who works in industry, biotech or other fields related to the molecular life sciences with a degree (associates or above) in biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field. Industry members have the same privileges as regular members.

Early-career

$70/year

Available to postdoctoral fellows (or equivalent) or early-career scientists. Early-career status is limited to 10 years unless postdoctoral (or equivalent) appointment is reaffirmed by a mentor or faculty member. Eligible for regular membership once criteria are satisfied.

Affiliate

$45/year

Available to those without a Ph.D. and who are not eligible for regular or early-career membership — typically educators at colleges or high schools, employees of government agencies or nongovernmental or nonprofit organizations, and members of the public with a strong interest in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Graduate

$25/year

Available to graduate students. Graduate membership is limited to five years. Eligible for early-career membership once criteria are satisfied.

Undergraduate

$10/year

Available to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a 2-year community college or 4-year college or university.

Student Chapter

Undergraduates should consider joining a student chapter to receive award and scholarship benefits.

Emeritus

Available to any ASBMB regular member who is a retiree and whose member dues are current. To apply for emeritus status, send the ASBMB an email stating your official retirement date and pay a one-time fee of $100. Emeritus members are entitled to all privileges of regular members but may not hold elective office.