Who is it for?
IAS membership is open to anybody with an interest in sedimentology. Membership is excellent value and far more affordable than many other professional geoscience societies.
Academic Researchers
Through our high quality publications and meetings, membership of IAS gives you the research tools and collaboration opportunities to boost your academic career.
Industry Researchers
Stay up to date with the latest cutting edge research in applied sedimentology and basin analysis through the IAS journals and conferences.
Hobbyist Sedimentologists
Joining the association not only gives you access to the latest research in the field and a rich library of thematic publications, but you also join a vibrant community of sedimentology enthusiasts
What are the benefits?
You have a gigantic source of top quality published content right at your fingertips for use and reference.
You can attend important IAS meetings at reduced rates.
Post-doctoral grants are available for early career researchers. Institutional grants are available to members in lower-income countries.
You can host a visit from one of the IAS distinguished lecturers to give expert presentations and short courses.
Free online access to abstract volumes from all IAS past annual conferences.
Print copies of IAS special publications can be purchased at a substantial discount and all new IAS books are free to download for members.
Plus more!
- You can quickly build a global network of colleagues and friends through the membership directory, IAS meetings and IAS social media.
- You can keep up to date with the latest IAS news through the monthly e-newsletter.
- You can take out a subscription to Journal of Petroleum Geology at a reduced rate.
- You can order print copies of IAS journals at a substantially reduced rate.
- You can apply for IAS sponsorship of your conference, short course, field meeting, or workshop.
Pricing
Membership of the IAS is very affordable with annual dues that are much lower than for many other learned societies. The many benefits available for IAS members therefore represent excellent value.
Student
€10
Recurring annual payment
- Access to full IAS publications archive and latest articles
- Postgraduate research grants
- Masters fieldwork awards
- International summer schools
- Support with travel costs to IAS meetings
- Networking opportunities
Ordinary
€25
Recurring annual payment
- Access to full IAS publications archive and latest articles
- Postdoctoral research grants
- Meeting sponsorship opportunities
- Institutional grants
- Special lecture tour
- Regular newsletters
Sponsored
€0
1 year access
- All the benefits of ordinary membership
- For sedimentologists in countries with limited financial resources
- Also for any unable to pay for other reasons beyond their control
- Supported by IAS and member donations
- Each case assessed on its merits