How to become a member

How to become a member

If you work in or have an interest in research, conservation or education activities related to subterranean biology, you are welcome to become a member of International Society for Subterranean Biology (ISSB).

ISSB has two types of members:

  • Regular members [need to pay the membership fee]
  • Honorary members [no membership fee; honoured on the proposal and accepted at ISSB General Assembly]

Interested candidates for membership should send the following information to ISSB Council:

  • Express their interest to become a member
  • Explain how they are related to subterranean biology
  • Add a short CV, which includes basic personal information, working position, and topics related to subterranean biology
  • Get acquainted with the ISSB rules

Next step:

  • Pay the annual membership fee

Annual membership fee for regular members: 30 EUR

Methods to pay the membership fee:

At present, the Society is in the process of opening a bank account in the country where it was founded, France, a complex and time-consuming administrative procedure. For any further information, please contact the Society’s Treasurer (kathryn.korbel at mq.edu.au) or President (traian99 at gmail.com).