Join the ISMRT: Membership Categories & Information
2023 ISMRT Membership
Categories & Information
2022 membership applications are no longer available.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact membership@ismrm.org.
Are you a Scientist, Clinician, or Engineer?
Find out more about the International Society
for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Membership Calendar
ISMRT membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective 01 January through 31 December. Membership applications may be submitted year-round, unless otherwise noted below.
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 December and 31 December are effective for the following calendar year. Membership benefits will not begin until 01 January.
- Note: Membership applications are not available for the month of October 2022
Membership dues are not refundable.
For further information on joining the ISMRT, please contact the ISMRT Central Office by calling +1 (510) 841-1899 or emailing membership@ismrm.org
Group Memberships
for Institutes, Hospitals & Companies
If you have a group of employees or colleagues that would benefit from being ISMRT members, click here for information
on group memberships, including discounts!
ISMRT Membership Types & Fees
ISMRT has a membership option for everyone. Please read about our membership types below to help you select the option that best meets your needs and qualifications.
Full Member Fees:
- US$110.00 Full Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$320.00 Full Membership with the printed edition* of one Journal (JMRI or MRM) and free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$530.00 Full Membership with the printed editions* of BOTH Journals and free digital access.
Full Member Multi-Year Options:
- 2-year (24 months) with free digital access to BOTH Journals
US$215.00 - 3-year (36 months) with free digital access to BOTH Journals
US$315.00
Description:
An individual who is certified or a registered radiographer/technologist in MR imaging as defined by the standards in the country where they reside. Full Members have voting rights and are able to hold office and serve on ISMRT committees.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
Affiliate Member Fees:
- US$110.00 Affiliate Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$320.00 Affiliate Membership with the printed edition* of one Journal (JMRI or MRM) and free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$530.00 Affiliate Membership with the printed editions* of BOTH Journals and free digital access.
Affiliate Member Multi-Year Options:
- 2-year (24 months) with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- 3-year (36 months) with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
Description:
An individual non-radiographer/technologist working in an MRI-related field who shares the purpose of the ISMRT but is not a practicing radiographer/technologist. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights or be able to hold office; however, they are able to serve on ISMRT committees.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Resume/CV (uploaded with application)
Trainee Member Fees:
- US$30.00 Trainee Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$240.00 Trainee Membership with the printed edition* of one Journal (JMRI or MRM) and free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$450.00 Trainee Membership with the printed editions* of BOTH Journals and free digital access.
Qualification/Description:
An individual actively enrolled in a full-time or part time (min 0.5EFT) academic program in an accredited institution for:
- Diploma in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- Degree in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- MRI Certification or equivalent;
- Master’s Degree in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- Ph.D. in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent; OR
- Recently graduated from one of the above mentioned accredited programs.
Qualifying individuals may remain a trainee member for up to three (3) years after receiving their Diploma or Degree. Trainee members do not have voting rights or be able to hold office; however, they are able to serve on ISMRT committees.
The applicant must submit a Trainee Verification Letter (TVL) with the application process.
- 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 (Associates, Bachelors, Masters Candidate, Masters, Ph.D. Candidate or Ph.D. Fellow/Post Doc)
- 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 with a new TVL.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Trainee Verification Letter
Associate Member Fee:
- US$30.00 Associate Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
Qualification/Description:
An individual residing in a financially restricted country or has limited personal income. The individual seeking membership must be a certified or registered radiographer/technologist in magnetic resonance imaging as defined by the standards in the country they reside. The maximum annual income for Associate Membership is the equivalent of US$10,000.00. Associate Members have voting rights and are able to hold office and serve on ISMRT committees.
Membership is only permitted following submission of a letter from the applicant, the employer, or a governmental authority verifying that the normal membership dues would constitute an excessive financial hardship.
Download the required Income Verification Form here.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Income Verification Letter
Emeritus Member Fees:
- US$30.00 Emeritus Membership with free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$240.00 Emeritus Membership with the printed edition* of one Journal (JMRI or MRM) and free digital access to BOTH Journals.
- US$450.00 Emeritus Membership with the printed editions* of BOTH Journals and free digital access.
Description:
An Emeritus Member is a ISMRT Full Member who has paid the specified regular dues for five (5) consecutive years and has retired from more than casual employment.
- Current ISMRT members interested in changing to an Emeritus membership are asked to contact the ISMRM/ISMRT membership department:
Email: membership@ismrm.org
Phone: +1 510 841-1899. - Emeritus Members receive all of the same benefits as Full Members but at a savings of more than 70%!
