Who is it for?
IAS membership is open to anybody with an interest in sedimentology. Student membership is highly affordable and gives access to a fantastic range of resources and tailored benefits
Undergraduates
Any undergraduate studying for a degree in an Earth sciences or related subject at a higher education institution is welcome to join
MSc or PhD students
Any MSc or PhD student studying Earth sciences or a related subject at a higher education institute are welcome to join IAS
What are the benefits?
You have a gigantic source of high quality published content right at your fingertips, right there for use and reference.
You can attend important IAS meetings at reduced rates.
You can request financial support for your research through postgraduate research grants for PhD students and Judith McKenzie Fieldwork Awards for your Masters dissertation.
These give post-graduate research students an opportunity to interact with expert lecturers who focus on new and exciting topics in sedimentology in the field and classroom
Free online access to abstract volumes from all IAS past annual conferences
You can apply for travel grants to help towards the cost of attending international IAS-sponsored conferences, short courses and workshops.
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.
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