Which option is right for you?
Applied Microbiology International membership grades reflect your level of capability, knowledge and impact in the workplace. There’s a membership grade to suit everyone, from a student member building their skills for the future, to a full member putting their years of experience into practice.
Learn more about the membership benefits you can access. Each type of membership, with the associated benefits, is listed in the table below.
| Benefit | Affiliate | Student | Associate | Full | Emeritus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free subscription to journals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts on meetings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts on webinars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts on conferences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discounts on publishing fees | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CPD accredited webinars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Access to case studies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Best practice guidelines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Invited speaker opportunities | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Ongoing professional development certification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Travel awards and grants | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Research funding and incentives | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Free and discounted postings on AMI Jobs board | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Prestigious awards | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Advisory groups, panels, round tables | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Management committees and editorial boards | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| International and national networking opportunities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global input and validation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Kudos of leading/participating in global initiatives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discount on membership through affiliated international organisations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Access to FEMS grants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Free access to The Microbiologist | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global Ambassador opportunities | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Headspace mental health support app, worth £50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media opportunities – selection for thought leadership and expert opinion | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Opportunities for journal editor mentorship | ✓ | ✓ |