Group Membership

Discover the Value of APS

Become part of the world’s largest community of plant health scientists and practitioners. Advance to a new level of scientific and professional success.

APS members work constantly to ensure that the society can offer you what you need to advance your research and your career. Join now to realize the exceptional opportunities to expand your network, stay up-to-date on the latest research, and get involved.

APS group membership is designed for up to five plant pathologists employed by local agencies, universities, and other nonprofit organizations in a developing countries - see qualifying countries. (View group membership information in Spanish.)

Download Group Membership Application | Download Group Membership Application (Spanish)

Your Benefits Include:

• A direct connection to a community of 5,000 plant pathologists worldwide
• Opportunities through the Office of International Programs
• Updates on members and the society through free bi-weekly e-mail News Capsules, and the monthly member newsletter, Phytopathology News
• Significant post-doc discounts on the annual meeting, focused meetings, and conferences
• Full access to the online member directory and online communities; access to member-only areas of APSnet
• Membership opportunities in your regional division
• Discounts to subscribe to the journals, either in print or online
• A discount on all APS PRESS purchases
• Discounted rate on publishing in all journals
• The opportunity to lead and shape APS by volunteering
• Job center services
• Awards, honors, and opportunities for funding support
• The satisfaction of knowing you are influencing the future of your profession

Questions? Contact APS Member Services, 1.800.481.2698 (in U.S.), +1.651.454.7250, or email aps@scisoc.org. You can also request to have membership materials mailed to you.