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

Start or renew a chapter

Information about how to start or renew a student chapter for the 2026–2027 academic year will be available in late summer 2026.

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.