Join the ISMRM: Membership Categories & Information

Join the ISMRM: Membership Categories & Information

2024 ISMRM Membership
Categories & Information

2023 membership applications are no longer available.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact membership@ismrm.org.

As a member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), you are part of a global, multidisciplinary community of clinicians, physicists, engineers, biochemists, radiographers and technologists. Our purpose is to promote communication, research, development, and applications in the field of MR in medicine and biology and other related topics. We strive to develop and provide channels and facilities for continuing education in the field.

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ISMRM Membership Benefits

Benefits That Resonate

DISCOVER

Stay current with clinical and scientific developments by attending annual meetings, workshops and chapter meetings.  Also, access over 100,000 oral and poster presentations online.

CONNECT

Meet other MR professionals and make valuable connections. Tap into the ISMRM online membership directory to connect with peers.

ENGAGE

Volunteer for abstract review, committee membership, study group and/or chapter leadership, and more.

DEVELOP

Access an ever-growing listing of available positions through the ISMRM Career Center, the largest MR community online resource for posting your position and/ or your CV.

SAVE

Receive reduced registration fees for the annual meeting and other programing throughout the year, as well as a 25% discount on any items purchased through the ISMRM E-Library.

ACCESS

As a member, you have access to educational stipends, seed grants, and other funding opportunities.

Are you a Technologist or Radiographer?

Find out more about ISMRT, the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists, a section of the ISMRM

Membership Calendar

ISMRM membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective January 1 through December 31. Membership applications may be submitted year-round.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Applications submitted between 01 January and 30 September are effective for the current calendar year. Approved applicants will receive all publications mailed since 01 January, and will be invoiced in December for the following year’s dues.
  • Applications submitted between 02 October and 31 December are effective for the following calendar year. Membership benefits will not begin until 01 January.

Membership dues are not refundable.

For further information on joining the ISMRM, please contact the ISMRM Central Office by calling +1 (510) 841-1899 or emailing membership@ismrm.org

ISMRM Membership Types & Fees

Click the member types for more info & fee options.

Full Member Fees:

US$220.00 Full Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.

* The printed editions of the journals have been discontinued.

A Full Member is an individual who is involved in magnetic resonance in medicine, biology, or other related topics, in research, education, manufacture, or practice. Full members have the right to vote and hold office.

The applicant must submit one copy of their curriculum vitae with, where possible, a list of peer-reviewed publications in the field of MR. Do not include abstracts or book chapters.

If you live in any of the countries listed below, please email membership@ismrm.org regarding your dues or membership.

Full Member Fees:

2-Year - Save 10% on 2nd Year!

  • US$418.00 Full Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals

3-Year - Save 10% on 2nd Year & 15% on 3rd year!

  • US$605.00 Full Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals

Now you can become a Full Member or renew for multiple years and SAVE** on the regular fees!

A Full Member is an individual who is involved in magnetic resonance in medicine, biology, or other related topics, in research, education, manufacture, or practice. Full members have the right to vote and hold office.

The applicant must submit one copy of their curriculum vitae with, where possible, a list of peer-reviewed publications in the field of MR. Do not include abstracts or book chapters.

** discount is for ISMRM Full Membership only

Emeritus Member Fees:

US$50.00 Emeritus Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals

* The printed editions of the journals have been discontinued.

An Emeritus Member is an ISMRM Member who has paid the specified regular dues for at least five (5) years and has retired from more than casual employment.

Current ISMRM members who are interested in applying for emeritus status should contact the ISMRM Membership Department at membership@ismrm.org.

Trainee Member Fees:

US$50.00 Trainee Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals

* The printed editions of the journals have been discontinued.

A Trainee Member is an individual enrolled full-time in an academic program that actively engages in the application of magnetic resonance in medicine and biology.

The applicant must submit one copy of their abbreviated curriculum vitae and a brief statement on letterhead signed by a department head/adviser which describes the training program, type of degree, field of study, and expected date of completion by the applicant. Eligibility for trainee membership must be confirmed annually.

  • Ph.D. post-docs may remain trainee members for five (5) years after receiving their doctorate. If they are in a faculty position, they no longer qualify for trainee status.
  • M.D. post-docs may remain trainee members for seven (7) years after receiving their doctorate. If they are in a faculty position, they no longer qualify for trainee status.
  • The applicant must submit one copy of their abbreviated curriculum vitae (CV) and a 'verification letter'.
  • The Trainee Verification Letter must be on institute letterhead, written by your current supervisor or advisor, and must include the following information:
    • Your current degree track (Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. or M.D. Candidate or Ph.D. Fellow/Post Doc or M.D. Clinical Trainee/Fellow)
    • Date you received your degree, or expected date to receive your degree
    • Current focus of study or research
  • Eligibility for trainee membership must be confirmed annually.

Dual membership offers the best of both ISMRM and ISMRT. If you are interested in the benefits of dual membership, complete this form and the Membership department will contact you with more information.

Free Journals for All Members

All ISMRM & ISMRT members will now receive FREE online access to our two journals, JMRI and MRM. You get unfettered access via the Wiley Online Library, as well as downloadable PDFs of full journal issues.

Printed journals are no longer available.

ISMRM + One
Membership Drive

Invest in Our Future with the ISMRM + One Membership Drive: Learn more about this drive here.