Member Types & Dues

Persons holding a PhD, MS, MD or equivalent degree who are engaged or interested in research in alcohol use and/or alcohol-related problems (including active alcohol researchers or those who are actively involved in alcohol research administration).  A subscription to Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research (“the Journal”) is mandatory and included in annual dues.  Active members may vote in Society elections, be a voting member of and chair committees, and may hold elected office. A one-time $25 initiation fee is applicable for new members.

Fellows, no more than four (4) years past their terminal degree, who are engaged or interested in research in alcohol use and/or alcohol-related problems.  A subscription to Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research (“the Journal”) is mandatory and included in annual dues.  Active members may vote in Society elections and serve on committees.

Associate Members are individuals who are not currently engaged in alcohol research as investigators, research trainees, or research administrators, but who have made meaningful contributions to the field of alcohol research, prevention, or treatment (e.g., through policy, education, clinical practice, or related professional activities). A subscription to Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research (ACER) (“the Journal”) is optional at an additional $110. Associate Members do not have voting rights and are not eligible to hold elected office within the Society.

Individuals who are actively conducting alcohol research or involved in research administration should apply for Regular Membership. Individuals who are currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or structured post-baccalaureate training programs (e.g., NIH post-bac, PREP, or gap-year research programs) and can provide verification through a Member Endorsement Letter should apply for Student Membership. Individuals who have completed a terminal degree and are pursuing or intending to pursue a research career in alcohol science should apply for Regular Membership rather than Associate Membership.

Persons enrolled in under-graduate or graduate programs and engaged in alcohol-related research. A subscription to Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research (“the Journal”) is optional at a discounted rate for an additional $60. Student Members shall have such privileges as may be specifically prescribed from time to time by the Board, except they shall not have the right to vote in Society elections or hold elected office.

If you are a post-bac that is:

• In a structured program (e.g., NIH post-bac, PREP, gap-year research program) 
• Not yet enrolled in a graduate/doctoral program but will be (in the fall/spring)
• Still considered a trainee 

AND you can provide proof within your Member Endorsement Letter (signed by an advisor or department head) stating one of the three above, you can apply for a Student Membership.