Are you interested in virology? You can join ASV and reap many benefits. These include reduced meeting registration, free job posting, access to ASV365 webinar series, and reduced publication costs at affiliated journals.
Membership is open to qualified individuals who are actively involved in virology research, teaching, or administration.
Both Associate and Student memberships require the Research Verification Form (click to download), and MUST be signed by a Principle Investigator or equivalent to verify position and career stage in a laboratory.
Waived Membership is available for those who are eligible. During the application, be sure to email [email protected], to receive the discount code. Insert the discount code in the appropriate field.
New & current members: If interested in Lifetime or Emeritus Membership, please email [email protected].
To be qualified for regular (full) membership, an individual should be at least three years past their professional degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., M.S. or equivalent experience), and be actively involved in virology research (including basic, applied, and clinical sciences), teaching, or scientific leadership / policy related to virology.
Annual Dues: $150
Associate membership is for degree holding individuals and all individuals with undergraduate degrees, that are actively involved in virology research and/or teaching as postdoctoral associates, research staff, or clinicians involved in veterinary or human health.
Annual Dues: $45
Student membership is for graduate, undergraduate, or post-baccalaureate students interested in virology while enrolled in an academic program.
Annual Dues: $20
Lifetime Membership is available to current and new ASV members. To qualify, you must have at least five (5) years of Full Membership. If you have not yet met the five-year requirement, you may still obtain Lifetime Membership by paying the $2,000 lifetime fee plus $150 for each remaining year needed to meet the five-year requirement ($750 for new Full Members + $2,000 lifetime fee)
One-time fee: $2,000
Any member of the Society in good standing (current year's dues paid) who has retired from active employment because of disability, eligibility for retirement, or age, may, upon written request to the ASV Secretary-Treasurer and approval by the Council, be classified as a member Emeritus. Members Emeriti shall pay no membership fees or other assessments and shall retain all of the rights and privileges of full dues-paying members.
Why Join ASV?
Annual Meetings
The Society
Stay at the Forefront: Access the latest advances and groundbreaking research in virology.
Annual Meeting Highlights: Participate in the premier event for virologists -featuring cutting-edge science, interactive sessions, and global connections.
Expand Your Skills: Attend educational workshops and career development sessions to boost both scientific and leadership capabilities.
Network with Peers: Engage with a global community-connect and collaborate with fellow virologists.
Form Lasting Connections: Build camaraderie, lifelong friendships, and mentoring relationships with colleagues.
Gain Recognition and Support: Submit an abstract and present a Compete for travel awards, research grants, and other prestigious honors.
Exclusive Member Perks: Student and Associate Members are eligible for competitive Travel Awards to attend the Annual Meeting.
Advance Your Career: Access the ASV Virology Jobs Board- the only virology-specific job platform.
Shape the Profession: Get involved in society committees or volunteer for leadership roles, guiding ASV’s future.
International Engagement: Participate in global initiatives such as the ICTV and contribute to virus taxonomy.
Advocacy: Support public research through ASV partnerships with organizations like Research!America.
Benefit from Year-Round Activities: Participate in ad hoc webinars, panel discussions, and other virtual events to stay connected and informed.
Network Opportunities: Build strong professional networks and collaborations through society activities.
Stay Informed: Access exclusive newsletters and society updates to keep you engaged with the latest news, research, and opportunities in virology.
ASV365 Webinar Series: This new initutive covers a variety of topics that address, the annual meeting, career development, and more.
Affiliated Journals
Boost Your Visibility: Enjoy reduced publication and subscription costs in ASV’s Affiliated Journals and highlight your research to a broader audience, amplifying career advancement opportunities for Full, Student, and Associate Members.
Additional Member Perks: All members may access special rates for journal subscriptions, including AIDS and other top publications.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Applications for membership should be made online by clicking the "ASV Membership Application" button below. This application form should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae or NIH biosketch (for Full membership), or a letter or form documenting the individual’s position as a postdoctoral associate, research staff, or student. Membership to the Society is not effective until a completed application is approved by the ASV Membership Review Committee.
The Council may reinstate a former member upon such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate. Reinstatement (without having to reapply for membership) is allowed only if the member is delinquent in the payment of dues for no more than 3 years (2 past years plus the current year) AND the member provides payment of the delinquent and current years dues. Members delinquent in the payment of dues for more than 2 years plus the current year must reapply for membership and submit the required documentation.
Resignation
Any member may resign upon written notification to the Council, at [email protected], whereupon such resignation shall be considered effective immediately.
Expulsion or Suspension
The Council shall have the power, by a two-thirds vote of the entire Council, to suspend or expel any member for conduct prejudicial to the interest of the Society, provided that any such member shall have received at least thirty days' notice of the time and place of a hearing by the Council upon any charges of such conduct, together with a copy of the charges against such member, at which hearing such member shall have an appropriate opportunity to be heard; provided also that Article VII, Section 3, of the By-Laws shall govern any expulsion of a member for non-payment of dues.
